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Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa

SUBMITTED BY: weekendchef  PHOTO BY: Ecco_Star 

"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."
Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 31 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  40 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  3 Hrs 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 teaspoons orange juice
  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced mango
  • 1/2 avocado
  • chopped fresh cilantro to taste
  • chopped fresh parsley to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. To serve, place chicken on the plate and sprinkle with mango and avocado. Drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 29, 2006 by cowgirll 
This was delicious! I marinated the chicken for a day to give it extra flavor, and instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 10, 2006 by Mich 
This was so yummy my vegetarian sister tried a bite and ended up eating half a breast herself... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2008 by ACURLAND 
This one is definitely a keeper! One of the best chicken dishes I've ever had. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 20, 2007 by chellip 
This is by far my favorite recipe!!! I follow the recipe to the T (which is a rarity for me)... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 2, 2006 by CVOORHEES 
The chicken was okay. I let it marinate for 24 hours and the chicken didn't have big flavor. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2007 by V. 
I thought this was an excellent recipe! My fiance loved it as well. I didn't have time to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 10, 2007 by Yummum 
I made this w coconut rice. I cut the chicken into strips, marinated 4 hrs, served on skewers... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 7, 2006 by chriscross_95032 
I absolutely never cook with fresh chicken because it kind of grosses me out. But...my husband... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 4, 2008 by xxHawaiianZeidixx 
I'm not an avocado fan so I didn't make the salsa, but I did make the chicken...This was so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.52 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 6, 2008 by nicolec 
This is possibly one of our favorite recipes, so easy to make and always impresses company.... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 441

  • Total Fat: 30.4g
  • Cholesterol: 96mg
  • Sodium: 382mg
  • Total Carbs: 15.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.7g
  • Protein: 27.9g

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