SPICY CUBAN MOJO CHICKEN WITH MANGO-AVOCADO SALSA

Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa image

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.

Provided by weekendchef

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Caribbean

Time 3h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
5 teaspoons orange juice
5 teaspoons lemon juice
2 (8 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon lime zest
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce
¼ cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces
½ cup diced mango
½ avocado
chopped fresh cilantro to taste
chopped fresh parsley to taste

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 95.1 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.5 g, Sodium 364.3 mg, Sugar 10.1 g