Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing flavors of "Mama's Mojito Chicken," a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the refreshing essence of mojitos with the savory goodness of tender chicken. Embark on a culinary journey where zesty lime, invigorating mint, and aromatic rum intertwine to create a marinade that infuses the chicken with a burst of vibrant flavors. Prepare to tantalize your senses as you explore the secrets behind this delectable dish and discover step-by-step instructions to recreate this tantalizing creation in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
MOJITO CHICKEN
A great and tasty summer recipe that combines the tastes of a Mojito and grilled chicken. This comes from the WeightWatchers "Sizzle It' book.
Provided by hpitler
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 35m
Yield 6 breasts, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
- Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
- Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
- Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
- Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
- Preheat grill.
- Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
- While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
- Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.
MAMA'S MOJITO CHICKEN
We have come to adore this chicken. Part of a meal I created for RSC 8 recipe#161348. Here is just the chicken for those who want a simpler recipe. We use boneless skinless chicken breasts but use whatever you like. This marinade is enough for one whole chicken cut up or 8 pieces. I have included the weight just to give you an idea. Of course, it will weigh more if the pieces have bones.
Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine ALL marinade ingredients together in a blender; blend until smooth.
- Pour into a zipper seal bag.
- Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Discard marinade after that time.
- At this point the chicken may either be roasted in the oven at 425 F or cooked on a grill.
- Cook just until meat is no longer pink in middle, about 20 minutes; turn once during cooking.
- Note: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your liking. Amount of hot pepper can be increased or omitted if you prefer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.3, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 155.4, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.1, Protein 39.9
MOJITO CHICKEN
Provided by Guy Fieri
Categories main-dish
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
- Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra- virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
- When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
- Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.
- Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
- In medium sauce pot, place rum, chicken broth and brown sugar. Reduce by 1/3 over high heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. When rum mixture is reduced, add cornstarch mixture slowly to simmering liquid and whisk for 3 minutes, until 50 percent thicker. Keep in mind that you might not need all of it. When glaze is at desired thickness, add mint leaves and transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
OVEN-ROASTED MOJITO CHICKEN
Steps:
- Spread the chicken out in a baking dish, and pour the Mojito Marinade over it. Get personal with the pieces and rub some of the marinade right up under the skin. Marinate the chicken for 4 hours, or overnight, in the fridge.
- Turn the oven on to 375°. Scatter the onion slices over the bottom of a roasting pan, and put the chicken on top, skin side up. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and onions, and pop the pan into the oven. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, til the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Lift the chicken pieces out of the pan and arrange them on a platter. Stir up the pan juices, adding a bit of freshMojito Marinade (if you have it) to wake up the flavors. Spoon the onions and pan juices over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and garnish the dish with lime wedges. Get everybody to squeeze some lime over their portion for added flavor. Serve with rice.
CAPTAIN'S MOJITO
A friend of mine and I were trying to make use of spiced rum and this is our new favorite drink!
Provided by byrnesette
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Rum Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the mint leaves, lime wedges, and ice into a cocktail shaker; mash well with a cocktail muddler. Pour in the simple syrup, lime juice, rum, cranberry juice, and soda water. Cover, and shake until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into a chilled glass to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.5 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 4.1 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, white rum, fresh mint, garlic, rock salt, ground pepper, limes, extra virgin olive oil
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways.
- Put all of the ingredients into a ziplock bag and stir them all about so everything is coated and mixed up.
- Marinate for at least 4 hours, but try to leave them over night if you have the time.
- Cook the chicken as you usually would, we used a griddle pan on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, but these can go in a regular pan, the oven or even on the BBQ!
- Don't forget to give it one last squeeze of lemon juice to give it that extra kick!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 0 grams
MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS
Categories Rum Chicken Marinate Low Carb Lime Mint Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk lime juice, 1/2 cup rum, and next 4 ingredients in bowl. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over; seal bag. Turn bag to distribute marinade. Chill 4 hours, turning bag twice.
- Place lime quarters in shallow bowl. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons rum over, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature.
- Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
- Grill limes until soft and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Garnish platter with mint sprigs. Squeeze grilled limes over chicken and serve.
CHICKEN MOJITO
For a festive chicken that is as fabulous as its name, sprinkle Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime Blend and orange juice on browned chicken with sauteed Spanish onions. Filled with flavor, it's a party for your taste buds in every mouthwatering bite.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 17m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat a large ovenproof saute pan to medium heat. Add half of olive oil, then onions. Saute 2 minutes.
- Remove onions to a plate; add rest of olive oil and brown chicken on both sides.
- Return onions to pan and sprinkle all with Mrs. Dash® Fiesta Lime Blend. Toss again and add orange juice.
- Cook in oven 3-4 minutes. Remove. Rest 2 minutes and plate spooning onions and juice over chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 9.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 59.9 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
Tips:
- Use fresh ingredients whenever possible, especially for the citrus fruits and herbs. This will give your chicken the best flavor.
- If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Just be sure to watch it closely so that it doesn't burn.
- For a more authentic Cuban flavor, use achiote paste or powder. This will give the chicken a slightly smoky, reddish color and a distinctive flavor.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad. You can also top the chicken with salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.
Conclusion:
Mojito chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The citrus and herb marinade infuses the chicken with flavor, and the grilled chicken is moist and juicy. Whether you serve it with rice, beans, or salad, this chicken is sure to be a hit.
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