Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo |
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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A spicy, herbal oven-fried chicken to serve with rice and mojo. Mojo is a sauce used in many Latin countries. It is essentially a vinaigrette but the oil is heated before it's added, giving a more subtle flavour. Brown the chicken ahead of time and bake when needed. Thighs have the most flavour but breasts may be used. Bake breasts for 5 minutes less. Boned chicken thighs are available at the supermarket or ask your butcher to remove the bones for you. This recipe may be grilled instead of baked. Grill chicken 6 minutes per side or until juices are clear. Mojo keeps about 2 weeks in the refrigerator. From Food and Drink. Ingredients:
12 boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on |
1 tablespoon lime zest |
1/4 cup lime juice |
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves |
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste) |
salt |
1/4 cup olive oil |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander |
2 tablespoons chopped garlic |
salt |
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1/4 cup fresh orange juice |
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce |
1/4 cup olive oil |
Directions:
1. Trim fat and extra skin from thighs. Combine lime zest and juice, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and 3 tbsp oil in a bowl.
2. Toss with chicken and marinate for 1 hour on the counter or up to 4 hours, refrigerated.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F
4. Heat remaining oil in non-stick skillet. Drain chicken, add the pieces skin-side-down, do not crowd the pan.
5. Fry 3 minutes. Turn over and fry 1 minute more.
6. Continue browning remaining chicken.
7. Place on rack in oven over a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until juices are clear.
8. To make the mojo:.
9. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in bowl.
10. Heat olive oil in a pot until very hot. Pour olive oil over mixture.
11. Cool and reserve until needed.
12. Serve chicken drizzled with mojo sauce.
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