Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado) Recipe
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Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado)

By: karmicflower 
"Mojo-marinated roast chicken, just like grandma used to make! Serve with white rice, which is the traditional way. It's also great with mashed potatoes or in sandwiches with Cuban bread or fresh rolls. You can use half the mojo recipe for a smaller bird, drumsticks, or thighs."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (28)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
5 Hrs 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 whole chicken
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. While the oil heats, mash the cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together into a paste in a heat-proof bowl; whisk the hot oil into the paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the lime juice and orange juice; stir. Place the chicken in a large sealable bag; pour the marinade over the chicken and shake to assure an even coating. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.
  2. Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan.
  3. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 562 | Total Fat: 39.8g | Cholesterol: 146mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by mariasol   view full review
I made this recipe and used a whole chicken instead of chicken parts. A visiting friend...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2011 by Nicolette   view full review
This is the little black dress of chicken marinades -- suitable for the oven or the grill. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by Dianemwj   view full review
We thought this was pretty good. I cut back on the cumin a bit and added a little chile...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by NA   view full review
I liked this very much! I'm falling in love with Cuban food, at least the dishes on this site!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2010 by Tn44magnum   view full review
Delicious recipe. I doubled the marinade since I placed the chicken whole in a large bowl in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2009 by LOVELEIGH98   view full review
my whole family loved this recipe. I marinated the chicken overnite, and cooked it for 55...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2011 by MYPRETTYPEONIES   view full review
Used chicken breasts, cut into hunks for kabobs. Marinated 4-6 hours then grilled on my grill...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2011 by Megz Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I was not very impressed with the flavor of this chicken. It didn't really take the spices...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2010 by Mrs.G.   view full review
Better than the resturants'! I love pollo asado from the mexican resturant and wanted to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by chola   view full review
Next time, I will double the garlic. We love garlic! Awesome Recipe.

 

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