Mojo Marinated Chicken

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 4 chicken breast halves

Instructions

  1. To make marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk the marinade ingredients.
  2. Place the chicken in a large, plastic resealable bag and pour in the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 6-8 hours, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove the chicken from the bag and reserve the marinade. Pour the marinade into a small saucepan, brign to a boil over high heat, and boil for a minute.
  4. Grill, bone side down, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 30-40 minutes. Baste once or twice with the boiled marinade. For crispier skin, grill the chicken, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat during the last 5 minutes of grilling time. Brush with a little of the marinade just before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

525 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV
Total Fat 36.4g 47% DV
Carbs 44.8g 16% DV
Fiber 10g 36% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11999.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1105.8mg 24% DV
Cholesterol 12.8mg 4% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.5mcg 6% DV
Vitamin C 12.2mg 14% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 372mg 29% DV
Iron 20.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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