Spicy Cuban Mojo Chicken with Mango-Avocado Salsa |
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Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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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. Ingredients:
1 teaspoon cumin seed |
3 cloves garlic, chopped |
1 fresh red chile pepper, chopped |
1/4 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 |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1 teaspoon honey |
1 teaspoon sweet soy sauce |
1/4 cup cold, unsalted butter, cut into pieces |
1/2 cup diced mango |
1/2 avocado |
chopped fresh cilantro to taste |
chopped fresh parsley to taste |
Directions:
1. 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.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. To serve, place chicken on the plate and sprinkle with mango and avocado. Drizzle with the sauce, and garnish with cilantro and parsley.
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