11 months ago

Grilled Mojo Chicken

Mojo is a traditional Cuban sauce that combines the zesty punch of citrus with olive oil, cilantro and spices. In this recipe, it’s used as a marinade to lend tenderness and loads of flavor to Bell & Evans chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 Bell & Evans Half Chicken 
  • ½ cup olive oil, plus more for brushing grill grates
  • ½ cup orange juice 
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish 
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh oregano 
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper 
  • 1 (15-oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice, kept warm 

Directions

  1. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag. Add the olive oil, orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper to the bag. Massage the mixture into the chicken to coat completely. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate several hours or overnight. 
  2. When ready to cook, brush excess marinade off the chicken. Heat the grill or grill pan to medium heat and brush the grates with oil. Grill the chicken until dark golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165 F, about 15-20 minutes per side. Allow chicken to rest for 10 minutes. 
  3. Meanwhile, heat the beans in a small saucepan over low heat until hot, about 5 minutes.
  4. Garnish the chicken with cilantro. Serve with black beans and rice. 

Recipe adapted from: Bell & Evans