CUBAN-STYLE GRILLED MOJO CHICKEN WITH GREENS, AVOCADOS AND MANGOES
Categories Salad Chicken Marinate Low Cal Backyard BBQ Orange Mango Cashew Avocado Grill Chill Grill/Barbecue Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make dressing:
- Whisk vegetable oil, orange juice, orange peel, honey and soy sauce in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Make chicken:
- Stir cumin seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until seeds are fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to medium bowl. Add minced garlic, minced chili and salt to seeds; mash mixture with back of fork to form coarse paste. Heat olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Pour hot olive oil over garlic mixture; stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in orange juice and lime juice. Pour marinade into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish and cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to cnd cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
- Combine mangoes and avocados in medium bowl. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat.
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut each chicken piece crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
- Place lettuces in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper; mound lettuces on 6 plates. Arrange 1 sliced chicken piece atop lettuces on each plate. Spoon mangoes and avocados alongside chicken. Sprinkle salads with cashews. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.
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Kaitlyn Weeks
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out tough. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
M. Naeem
[email protected]The chicken was a bit dry, but the mojo sauce was excellent.
Bright
[email protected]I'm not a fan of the avocado and mango, but the chicken and mojo sauce are amazing.
Tahir Farook
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Tumisho Innocentia
[email protected]I love the bright and tangy flavor of the mojo sauce. It's the perfect complement to the grilled chicken.
Patience Nsama
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for grilled chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Asif Saeed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. My family and friends love it.
Naimur Abir
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I highly recommend it.
Babita Budhathoki
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The mojo sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender, I couldn't get enough of it.
Likhakha Ketye
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I had some cooked chicken in the fridge and this recipe was the perfect way to use it up.
Cass Wohlgemuth
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The citrus and garlic in the mojo sauce really shine through.
Foday Abu Bakarr Sillah
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
jackelyne martinez
[email protected]The mojo sauce is amazing! I used it on chicken, but I think it would also be great on fish or pork.
Ahmed aka
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The chicken was so tender and juicy, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I served it with the greens, avocados, and mangoes, and it was a complete meal.
princess delapena
[email protected]This Cuban-style grilled mojo chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or gathering. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mojo sauce made with garlic, citrus, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The result