Indulge in the tantalizing harmony of tropical flavors and savory aromas as you explore the culinary masterpiece that is oven roasted mojito chicken. This delectable dish, inspired by the invigorating flavors of the classic Cuban cocktail, promises an extraordinary dining experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey where succulent chicken, infused with a vibrant blend of mint, lime, and rum, takes center stage. Each bite will transport you to the enchanting beaches of Havana, leaving you craving more. Discover the secrets behind creating this mouthwatering dish, and let your taste buds rejoice in the symphony of flavors that awaits.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
MOJO ROAST CHICKEN (POLLO ASADO)
Mojo-marinated roast chicken, just like grandma used to make! Serve with white rice, which is the traditional way. It's also great with mashed potatoes or in sandwiches with Cuban bread or fresh rolls. You can use half the mojo recipe for a smaller bird, drumsticks, or thighs.
Provided by karmicflower
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 5h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. While the oil heats, mash the cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together into a paste in a heat-proof bowl; whisk the hot oil into the paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the lime juice and orange juice; stir. Place the chicken in a large sealable bag; pour the marinade over the chicken and shake to assure an even coating. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
- Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan.
- Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 145.5 mg, Fat 39.8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 46.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 501 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
JUICY ROASTED CHICKEN
My grandmother's recipe for roasted chicken. We are German and she used to do it this way all the time. I never have had a chicken this juicy before; this little trick works and makes the people eating it go silent. It's funny. We nibble on the celery after.
Provided by ROBINROCKINGBIRD
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European German
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place chicken in a roasting pan, and season generously inside and out with salt and pepper. Sprinkle inside and out with onion powder. Place 3 tablespoons margarine in the chicken cavity. Arrange dollops of the remaining margarine around the chicken's exterior. Cut the celery into 3 or 4 pieces, and place in the chicken cavity.
- Bake uncovered 1 hour and 15 minutes in the preheated oven, to a minimum internal temperature of 180 degrees F (82 degrees C). Remove from heat, and baste with melted margarine and drippings. Cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest about 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 661.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
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-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
MISO BUTTER ROASTED CHICKEN
I love this recipe for its simple front-end prep. Spatchcock the chicken yourself or ask your butcher to spatchcock it for you. Then the only work left to do is to chop the veggies. Once it's in the oven, there's ample time to set the table and talk. -Stefanie Schaldenbrand, Los Angeles, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°. Mix mushrooms, potatoes, Brussels sprouts and garlic; drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Place in a shallow roasting pan. , Place chicken on a work surface, breast side down and tail end facing you. Using kitchen shears, cut along each side of backbone; discard backbone. Turn chicken over so breast side is up; flatten by pressing down firmly on breastbone until it cracks. Place chicken on a rack over vegetables. Twist and tuck wings under to secure in place. Combine butter and miso paste; spread over skin (mixture will be thick). , Roast until a thermometer inserted in thickest part of thigh reads 170°-175°, 1-1/2 to 1-3/4 hours, covering loosely with foil after 45 minutes of cooking. (Miso mixture on chicken will appear very dark while roasting.), Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. If desired, skim fat and thicken pan drippings for gravy. Serve with chicken. If desired, top with additional fresh thyme.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 calories, Fat 37g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 170mg cholesterol, Sodium 912mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 54g protein.
MOJITO CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS
Make and share this Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus With Almonds recipe from Food.com.
Provided by nickfo
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Cook rice according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over rice with the almond topped asparagus on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.5, Fat 9, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 111.2, Carbohydrate 54.9, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 8.2, Protein 37.2
Tips:
- Use a cast iron skillet or baking dish that is large enough to hold the chicken in a single layer. If your skillet or baking dish is too small, the chicken will steam instead of roast.
- Make sure the chicken is dry before roasting. Pat it dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
- Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or dried oregano.
- Roast the chicken at a high temperature (425 degrees Fahrenheit) for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. The chicken is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Oven-roasted mojito chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mojito sauce, then roasted until it is cooked through. The result is a tender, juicy, and flavorful chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
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