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Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa recipe is a Dinner meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy for Dinner, you will like Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa!

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe
Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa

I originally found this recipe online at http://www.tasteofcuba.com/spicymojochicken.html about 7 years ago when I first met my husband. As he's of Cuban descent, I wanted to impress him with the newfound ability to cook Cuban food. He assures me that no Cuban actually eats a meat topped with fruit, but he does, so that's one down!

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa

What Course Is Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa?

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa is for Dinner.


How Long Does Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe Take To Prepare?

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa takes 20 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe Take To Cook?

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe Make?

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa Recipe?

The ingredients for Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa are:

For the chicken:
1 tbsp cumin powder
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp red chili powder or chili lime seasoning
2 tbsp olive oil
? cup orange juice
2 tbsp lime juice
2 large boneless chicken breasts
? ripe fresh or frozen mango, peeled, chopped (if frozen, defrost in microwave for 3 min)
? ripe avocado, peeled, diced or sliced

For the salsa:
2 tbsp chicken drippings or olive oil
? cup orange juice
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp honey
2 tsp low sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp of butter or margarine (or butter substitute)


How Do I Make Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa?

Here is how you make Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa:

To make the mojo marinade: In a heavy medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until hot. Mix with the cumin, garlic, and chili powder (or chili lime seasoning) and heat until garlic is toasted, about 1 min. Pour mixture into a medium bowl. Whisk in the orange juice and lime juice. Pour the marinade into a rectangular or oval gratin dish and cool. Add the chicken to the marinade, turning to coat. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.Preheat the oven to 350? F. Remove the chicken from the marinade. In a heavy skillet, over moderately high heat, brown the chicken on both sides, about 2?3 minutes per side. Finish chicken by placing it back in the marinade. Combine the mango and avocado in medium bowl. Scatter the mango and avocado around the chicken. Bake in the oven for 7?8 minutes. Cover with foil and allow to sit for 3?5 minutes.While the chicken is baking, whisk together the chicken drippings, orange juice, lime juice, honey and soy sauce in saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and reduce for approximately 5?8 minutes. Remove from the heat and quickly whisk in the pats of butter one at a time.Drizzle the warm chicken and mango-avocado with sauce and serve.Serves 4Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERRIFICLYFIT.


What's The Nutritional Info For Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa?

The nutritional information for Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with warm Mango-Avocado Salsa is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 336.0
  • Total Fat: 14.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 234.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 24.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 28.0 g

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