Best 7 Mamas Mojito Chicken Recipes

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**Mama's Mojito Chicken: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Dish**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mama's Mojito Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that combines the zesty freshness of mojito with the succulent goodness of chicken. This innovative dish presents a unique blend of sweet, sour, and herbaceous notes, creating an explosion of taste in every bite. The chicken is marinated in a delectable mixture of lime juice, mint, rum, and spices, resulting in a tender and juicy texture that will leave you craving more. Accompanying the chicken are two tantalizing sauces: a tangy Mojito Dipping Sauce and a creamy Avocado Cilantro Sauce. These sauces add extra layers of flavor and richness to the dish, making it an unforgettable dining experience. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or seeking a refreshing weeknight meal, Mama's Mojito Chicken is sure to impress with its vibrant flavors and captivating aroma.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MOJITO CHICKEN



Mojito Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) chicken
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Marinade, recipe follows
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Mojito Glaze, recipe follows

Steps:

  • Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
  • When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.

MAMA'S MOJITO CHICKEN



Mama's Mojito Chicken image

We have come to adore this chicken. Part of a meal I created for RSC 8 recipe#161348. Here is just the chicken for those who want a simpler recipe. We use boneless skinless chicken breasts but use whatever you like. This marinade is enough for one whole chicken cut up or 8 pieces. I have included the weight just to give you an idea. Of course, it will weigh more if the pieces have bones.

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 -4 lbs chicken or 2 -3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup rum
1/2 cup mint, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest (optional)
1/4 cup sugar
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon cayenne
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup onion, diced
2 tablespoons cumin (We love cumin but if you are not cumin crazy, reduce it by half)
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • Combine ALL marinade ingredients together in a blender; blend until smooth.
  • Pour into a zipper seal bag.
  • Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade in refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
  • Discard marinade after that time.
  • At this point the chicken may either be roasted in the oven at 425 F or cooked on a grill.
  • Cook just until meat is no longer pink in middle, about 20 minutes; turn once during cooking.
  • Note: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your liking. Amount of hot pepper can be increased or omitted if you prefer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 596.3, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 155.4, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 14.1, Protein 39.9

MOJITO CHICKEN



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A great and tasty summer recipe that combines the tastes of a Mojito and grilled chicken. This comes from the WeightWatchers "Sizzle It' book.

Provided by hpitler

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 breasts, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
1 tablespoon honey
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 chicken breasts, skinned and boneless
1 lime, cut in wedges
6 mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
  • Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
  • Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
  • Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
  • Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
  • Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.

MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



Mojito-Marinated Chicken Breasts image

Categories     Rum     Chicken     Marinate     Low Carb     Lime     Mint     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons light rum
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh mint
6 tablespoons mint syrup
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon coarse kosher salt
6 chicken breast halves with skin and bones (about 5 pounds)
3 large limes, quartered lengthwise
Fresh mint sprigs

Steps:

  • Whisk lime juice, 1/2 cup rum, and next 4 ingredients in bowl. Place chicken in resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over; seal bag. Turn bag to distribute marinade. Chill 4 hours, turning bag twice.
  • Place lime quarters in shallow bowl. Pour remaining 2 tablespoons rum over, tossing to coat. Let stand at room temperature.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Grill chicken until cooked through, about 15 minutes per side. Transfer to platter.
  • Grill limes until soft and slightly charred, about 5 minutes. Garnish platter with mint sprigs. Squeeze grilled limes over chicken and serve.

MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Mojito-Marinated Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken breasts, white rum, fresh mint, garlic, rock salt, ground pepper, limes, extra virgin olive oil

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 chicken breasts
⅓ cup white rum
⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped/crushed
1 teaspoon rock salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper
2 limes, plus 1-2 more for garnish
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways.
  • Put all of the ingredients into a ziplock bag and stir them all about so everything is coated and mixed up.
  • Marinate for at least 4 hours, but try to leave them over night if you have the time.
  • Cook the chicken as you usually would, we used a griddle pan on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, but these can go in a regular pan, the oven or even on the BBQ!
  • Don't forget to give it one last squeeze of lemon juice to give it that extra kick!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 0 grams

MOJITO CHICKEN



Mojito Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 (2 1/2 to 3-pound) chicken
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
Marinade, recipe follows
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Mojito Glaze, recipe follows
1 cup orange juice
2 limes, juiced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sliced garlic
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons cold water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra- virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
  • When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.
  • Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
  • In medium sauce pot, place rum, chicken broth and brown sugar. Reduce by 1/3 over high heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. When rum mixture is reduced, add cornstarch mixture slowly to simmering liquid and whisk for 3 minutes, until 50 percent thicker. Keep in mind that you might not need all of it. When glaze is at desired thickness, add mint leaves and transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

OVEN-ROASTED MOJITO CHICKEN



Oven-Roasted Mojito Chicken image

Provided by John Stage

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Marinate     Roast     Cilantro     Parsley

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

The Chicken
1 chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
1 cup Mojito Marinade
1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro
The Garnish
Lime wedges
The Accoutrement
Rice

Steps:

  • Spread the chicken out in a baking dish, and pour the Mojito Marinade over it. Get personal with the pieces and rub some of the marinade right up under the skin. Marinate the chicken for 4 hours, or overnight, in the fridge.
  • Turn the oven on to 375°. Scatter the onion slices over the bottom of a roasting pan, and put the chicken on top, skin side up. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and onions, and pop the pan into the oven. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, til the chicken is golden and cooked through.
  • Lift the chicken pieces out of the pan and arrange them on a platter. Stir up the pan juices, adding a bit of freshMojito Marinade (if you have it) to wake up the flavors. Spoon the onions and pan juices over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and garnish the dish with lime wedges. Get everybody to squeeze some lime over their portion for added flavor. Serve with rice.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts work best for this recipe. The bones and skin help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Use a good quality rum: A dark rum with a strong flavor, such as Bacardi or Mount Gay, will give the chicken the best flavor.
  • Don't skimp on the marinade: The marinade is what gives the chicken its flavor, so make sure to let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade while it cooks: This will help to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides: Some popular options include rice, beans, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Mama's Mojito Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of rum, lime juice, mint, and spices, then grilled or roasted until tender and juicy. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete meal that everyone will love.

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