Cuban Mojo Chicken with Yellow Rice & Plantain Chips

Name: Cuban Mojo Chicken with Yellow Rice & Plantain Chips
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch thick cutlets); 0.25 cup orange juice; 2 tablespoon lime juice; 4 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked); 1.75 cup chicken broth; 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric; 5 ounce plantain chips; 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Juicy chicken breast marinated in a zesty garlic-citrus mojo, pan-seared to perfection, served with quick yellow rice and crunchy plantain chips.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Servings: 3
Cuisine: Cuban
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $5.06/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Gluten-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1/2-inch thick cutlets)
0.25 cup orange juice
2 tablespoon lime juice
4 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
0.5 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
1.75 cup chicken broth
0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
5 ounce plantain chips
2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

In a shallow dish, combine orange juice, lime juice, 3 cloves minced garlic, cumin, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add chicken breast cutlets, turning to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature.
While chicken marinates, prepare the yellow rice: In a medium saucepan, combine long-grain white rice, chicken broth, and ground turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (discarding marinade) and add to the hot skillet. Cook for 4-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through and golden brown. Set aside.
Fluff the yellow rice with a fork. Serve chicken alongside yellow rice and plantain chips. Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Ensure chicken is sliced thinly into cutlets for quick cooking. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinade.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 620
Protein: 52.8 g
Carbohydrates: 48.1 g
Fat: 23.5 g
Fiber: 2.8 g
Sodium: 760 mg
Saturated Fat: 3.7 g
Sugar: 5.1 g
Cholesterol: 128 mg