SPICY CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA
Thanks to Mrs. Sequilla, a good friend's mom down in Little Havana, South Florida! She shared this recipe that was her grandmother's favorite. Everytime I make it someone asks for the recipe.
Provided by weekendchef
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean
Time 3h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toast the cumin seeds in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Place the cumin seeds, garlic, chile pepper, salt, olive oil, orange juice, and lemon juice into the bowl of a blender; grind to a coarse paste. Toss the chicken with the marinade, then place into the refrigerator, and allow to marinate for about 2 1/2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until browned. Place into the oven, and cook until the juices run clear, about 8 minutes. When the chicken is done, remove, cover with foil, and allow to rest for 3 to 5 minutes.
- While the chicken is in the oven, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime zest, honey, and soy sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer until the orange juice has reduced to 1/3 of original volume and is beginning to get thick and syrupy. Once thick, remove from heat, and whisk in the butter pieces one at a time until melted; set aside.
- To serve, place chicken on the plate and sprinkle with mango and avocado. Drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g
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Dianne Ward
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the salsa was so refreshing.
Jeff Dinwiddie
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Cuban food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was delicious, and the salsa was amazing.
Shazia Arif
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe. It's easy to make, and the results are delicious.
Ana Benavides-Rosario
[email protected]This recipe is a bit pricey, but it's worth it. The chicken is high-quality, and the salsa is made with fresh ingredients.
Usman Rind
[email protected]I'm not a fan of spicy food, but this recipe was surprisingly mild. The chicken was very flavorful, and the salsa was delicious.
Trinity Acquard
[email protected]I would give this recipe 5 stars, but the chicken was a bit dry.
Shahzaib Abid
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the salsa is so delicious.
Mbuyelo Phakula
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Din Islam
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender, and the salsa was so refreshing.
Olofuru Israel
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was delicious, and the salsa was amazing.
jamesh bana
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.
Yusra Humeid
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone raved about the chicken and the salsa.
Marcus Hayward
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the chicken turned out dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Sarah Alkassar
[email protected]This chicken was so good! I made it for my family over the weekend, and everyone loved it. Will definitely be making it again.
Md Rizwan
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the salsa is so refreshing.
Garax One
[email protected]This spicy Cuban mojo chicken with mango-avocado salsa was a hit at our dinner party! The chicken was juicy and flavorful, and the salsa was the perfect complement. It was a little spicy for some of our guests, but I loved it.