Best Cuban Chicken Legs Or Breast Recipes

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CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN



Cuban Mojo Chicken image

This Cuban mojo chicken recipe is so flavorful and so easy. The zesty marinade creates juicy chicken legs ready to bake, served with pineapple-avocado salsa.

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 bone-in chicken leg quarters
½ cup orange juice
⅓ lime juice
3 garlic cloves
¼ cup cilantro
1 lime zest
½ tbsp cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black ground pepper
½ cup olive oil
1 onion (quartered)
½ avocado
4 ounces pineapple (diced)
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes
½ cup black beans (rinsed & drained (optional))
1 cup steamed rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven at 350°F
  • Add to the food processor, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, lime zest, cumin, oregano, salt, and black ground pepper.
  • Process for 10 seconds. You don't want the sauce to become too creamy.
  • Add the olive oil and process for 5 seconds, just to combine ever so slightly.
  • Add the chicken and chopped onion in a large bowl.
  • Pour half of the mojo sauce over the chicken and onions. Cover with cling film, and marinate in the fridge for 3 hours.
  • Set aside the remaining half of the mojo sauce for later use.
  • When the chicken is done marinating, add chicken and onions the the baking tray, together with the sauce it marinated in.
  • Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, chop up the pineapple, avocado, and cherry tomatoes into small pieces and add them in a small bowl. Mix in the remaining half of Mojo sauce you saved earlier. Your salsa is ready!
  • Drizzle pineapple-avocado salsa over baked chicken, serve with steamed rice and beans, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 674 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 55 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 784 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN RECIPE



Cuban Mojo Chicken Recipe image

Cuban mojo chicken is marinated in tangy citrus, garlic, and spices for maximum flavor before roasting. Serve with rice and beans for a hearty meal.

Provided by Anita Schecter

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 5h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the Marinade:
1 orange (zested)
1 lime (zested)
1/2 cup orange juice (fresh)
1/4 cup lime juice (fresh)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
6 cloves garlic (smashed)
Optional: 1 jalapeno pepper (sliced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Chicken:
1 whole roasting chicken
Optional garnish: orange and lime slices

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, combine the orange zest, lime zest , orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic cloves, jalapeno (if using), oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • Place the chicken into the marinade , cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. You can also do this in a large zip-top bag, but be sure to place the bag into a large bowl to safeguard against drips.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 F. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on a large roasting pan. If you like, tie the legs together with kitchen string and tuck the wing tips under the body to help prevent them from darkening too much.
  • Roast in the oven for approximately 1 1/2 hours, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 165 F on a meat thermometer. If the breast starts to get too dark while roasting, cover loosely with a sheet of aluminum foil.
  • Remove from the oven, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for about 10 minutes before carving.
  • Garnish with orange and lime slices (if using) and serve with rice and black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 673 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 152 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 47 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 456 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 50 g, ServingSize 4 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CUBAN BAKED CHICKEN WITH SWEET PEPPERS AND YELLOW RICE



Cuban Baked Chicken with Sweet Peppers and Yellow Rice image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken, cut into 8 pieces (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bell peppers (1 yellow, 1 red) seeded, cored and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup medium- or long-grain rice
1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup peas, thawed frozen or cooked fresh

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pat the chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Melt the butter with the oil in a large deep skillet, with a lid over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, skin-side down, and cook until well browned, about 6 minutes. Turn chicken and cook until other side browns lightly, about 2 minutes more. Transfer chicken to a plate. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat.
  • Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until soft, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Add the peppers and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the turmeric, cumin, rice, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and stir until the rice is coated. Pour in the broth, stir to distribute the rice evenly. Increase the heat to high and boil until liquid begins to be absorbed into the rice, about 2 minutes. Nestle the chicken in the rice. Cover and transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the rice is tender and chicken cooks through, about 25 minutes.
  • Remove the cover, fluff the rice and stir in the peas. Cover and let sit to warm the peas, about 5 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper. Serve.

CUBAN CHICKEN



Cuban Chicken image

An unusual combination of ingredients. Yummy! Serve over rice. You can put rice into the pot to cook with everything else, but add 2 cups chicken broth and simmer 20 minutes until the rice is done. One fewer pot to wash!

Provided by MJodyH

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can chicken chunks, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup raisins
½ cup stuffed green olives, sliced
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon ground oregano
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
  • Stir tomatoes, chicken, red bell pepper, raisins, olives, red wine vinegar, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into the onion mixture; cook until heated through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 52.7 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1013.2 mg, Sugar 18 g

BAKED CUBAN CHICKEN



Baked Cuban Chicken image

This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.

Provided by misskim

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 2h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half
2 bone-in chicken thighs
2 chicken drumsticks
1 onion, chopped
¾ cup lemon juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
¾ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
cooking spray
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 87.2 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 217.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

CUBAN CHICKEN LEGS OR BREAST



Cuban Chicken Legs or Breast image

You can grill or bake them for a crowd. Marinate as many as you need over night. Serve them arranged in a spoke pattern around a green salad or fruit salad.

Provided by opera_vanderzee

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 -16 chicken legs
1 1/2 cups lemon juice
1/2 cup olive oil
15 garlic cloves, Chopped
2 chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 -8 lemons, sliced for baking on top chicken

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken under cold water and pat dry.
  • Place the rest of the ingredients (except lemon slices) in a 2 1/2 gallon resealable plastic bag or large glass, plastic or ceramic or stainless steel bowl.
  • Add the chicken legs.
  • Seal or cover the bowl and let it marinate for a few hours or as long as overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 400 with rack in middle of oven or prepare grill.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
  • Bake the chicken on a large rimmed baking pan with the lemon slices scattered over the chicken until lightly browned and cooked through about 40 minutes.
  • You can make the chicken ahead of time and store in fridge, they will keep for 24 hours; reheat them in a 400 degree oven for 10 minutes or serve them cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 744.2, Fat 51.9, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 260, Sodium 1309.5, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 1.3, Protein 58.5

ONE-PAN CUBAN CHICKEN WITH RICE AND BEANS



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Juicy roast chicken thighs are paired with our take on moros y cristianos, the Cuban version of rice and beans, in this easy dinner recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 pound thick-cut bacon (about 3 slices), cut into 1/4-inch pieces
6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 3/4 cups cooked black beans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large straight-sided ovenproof skillet, brown bacon over medium-high, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Season chicken with 1/4 teaspoon cumin, salt, and pepper. Brown in skillet, turning once, about 10 minutes; transfer to plate.
  • Remove fat from skillet. Add oil, onion, bell pepper, and garlic. Cook, stirring, until translucent, 3 minutes.
  • Add rice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and oregano. Cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth, beans, and bacon; season with salt and pepper. Nestle in chicken, skin-side up. Bring to a boil, then cover and transfer to oven. Roast until liquid is absorbed and chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes; serve.

INSTANT POT CUBAN CHICKEN



Instant Pot Cuban Chicken image

I love the flavors of Cuban food. Lots of citrus, garlic, cilantro and spices; I could eat it every day. I found I could create that slow-cooked flavor using my Instant Pot and my family is now eating Cuban food a lot more. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken and broth in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 6 minutes. Quick-release pressure. A thermometer inserted in chicken should read at least 165°. , Remove chicken; shred with 2 forks. Drain cooking juices. Return chicken to pressure cooker. Add remaining ingredients. Select sauté setting and adjust for low heat; simmer uncovered, until heated through, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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