Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo

Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo


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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