Cuban Mojo-Roasted Chicken Recipe
Prep Time:
8 hours, 10 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 small yellow onion
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 packet Sazon (about 1 ½ teaspoons)
  • Juice and zest from 1 orange
  • Juice and zest from 1 lime
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 chicken leg quarters
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
Directions
  1. Combine all ingredients but the chicken and cilantro in a blender.
  2. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pat the chicken quarters dry.
  4. Add the chicken to a bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  5. Add cilantro and rub mixture into chicken. Seal or cover tightly and marinade overnight.
  6. To cook, preheat the oven to 400 F.
  7. Arrange a baking sheet with a wire rack. Place the chicken onto the rack.
  8. Roast the chicken for 45 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken registers 165 F.
  9. Remove from the oven and serve warm.