Description
Mojo Criollo is a popular garlic-citrus marinade and dipping sauce commonly found in Cuban and Latin cooking. Original recipes call for sour orange, which has been replaced by a combo of orange and lime juice in this recipe. This dish is super economical and tasty, as chicken thighs are inexpensive and great for feeding a crowd, while Mojo Criollo marinade is universally likeable.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the Marinade:
- 1 cup sour orange juice OR 1/2 orange juice and ½ cup lime juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp fresh oregano
- 1 garlic head, outer skin removed
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp fresh ground pepper
Instructions
Directions
- Combine marinade ingredients in an immersion or stick blender and process until they are chopped and uniform in consistency.
- Marinate chicken in the fridge, in a sealed container, for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill for medium high heat, about 400 degrees.
Hot Tip: Always be sure to oil your grill grates so your protein doesn’t stick. You can do this by dipping a paper towel into a bit of oil with a pair of grilling tongs, and applying the paper towel to the grates while they’re still cool.
- Grill the chicken, flipping halfway through, until it has reached 165 degrees internal temperature. This should take 10 minutes or less.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and tent it under foil for 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Hot Tip:
Mojo Criollo is great on all kinds of poultry and pork and the marinade also works well as a base for slaw or a dipping sauce for plantain chips (paleo friendly). Look for “naranja agria” at Hispanic grocery stores to find Sour Orange Juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: grilled chicken, Cuban Mojo Marinade, Cuban Cooking
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Cuban, Latin, Cuban American