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Grilled Mojo Chicken Thighs

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 Original recipes call for sour orange, which has been replaced by a combo of orange and lime juice in this recipe.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.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Cuban Cooking, Cuban Mojo Marinade, grilled chicken
Cuisine: Cuban, Cuban American, Latin
Keyword: Cuban Mojo Marinade Recipe, Grilled Mojo Chicken, How to Make Mojo Chicken, Mojo Chicken, Mojo Grilled Chicken, Mojo Marinade
Servings: 2 lbs grilled chicken
Author: Robyn

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
  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.