Best 9 Mojito Chicken Breast Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mojito Chicken Breast, a culinary masterpiece that harmonizes the refreshing essence of mojito with the succulent tenderness of chicken. This vibrant dish features chicken breasts marinated in a blend of zesty lime, invigorating mint, and tantalizing rum, capturing the essence of a classic mojito cocktail. Grilled to perfection, the chicken bursts with a medley of flavors, while the accompanying mint-infused mojo sauce adds an extra layer of herbaceous brightness.

Alongside the tantalizing Mojito Chicken Breast, this article presents a delectable array of complementary recipes that elevate your dining experience. Discover the zesty goodness of Mojito Shrimp Skewers, where succulent shrimp are marinated in the same irresistible mojito marinade, then grilled and served on skewers for an easy and flavorful appetizer or main course. For a refreshing side dish, try the Mojito Fruit Salad, a medley of juicy fruits tossed in a light and tangy mojito dressing, offering a burst of sweetness and a touch of minty freshness.

Complete your culinary journey with the enticing Mojito Cupcakes, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of the classic cocktail in cupcake form. These moist and fluffy cupcakes are infused with lime, rum, and mint flavors, topped with a luscious mojito-inspired frosting that will tantalize your taste buds. Elevate your next dinner party or gathering with these exceptional mojito-inspired recipes, sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.

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

MOJITO CHICKEN BREAST



Mojito Chicken Breast image

Looking for a delicious recipe with a hint of Cuban flair? Try our tasty take on chicken with Mojito accents, garnished with asparagus and Fisher Slivered Almonds.

Provided by Fisher Nuts

Categories     Chicken

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup Fisher Chef's Naturals Slivered Almonds
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 small onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup light rum
1 teaspoon lime zest
1/3 cup mint, chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large sheet pan, spread the asparagus out and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Next, place the almonds on the pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil to coat then roast in at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil until very hot.
  • Add the chicken and begin to brown. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender - about 7-8 minutes.
  • Add the lime juice and carefully add the rum and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer slowly until cooked.
  • Toss in half of the almonds and place the hot rice on a warm platter.
  • Top the rice with the chicken, arrange the roasted asparagus, drizzle the juices on top and garnish with the remaining almonds and mint.

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.

MOJITO CHICKEN AND ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH ALMONDS



Mojito Chicken and Roasted Asparagus with Almonds image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Olive oil cooking spray
2 bunches asparagus (2 pounds)
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 pound cut-up skinless boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup rum
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1 cup couscous, cooked according to package directions

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
  • Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Arrange asparagus on baking sheet and spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and black pepper. Roast 10 minutes. Top the asparagus with almonds and roast 5 more minutes, until fork-tender and almonds are golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic and sugar and cook 3 minutes, until soft stirring with wooden spoon. Add chicken and saute 3 to 5 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Add lime juice and carefully, off the heat, add the rum. Return to the heat and add lime zest, salt, pepper and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes, until chicken is cooked through, about 12 to 15 minutes. Serve chicken, garnished with mint, over couscous with the almond topped asparagus on the side.

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.

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.

MOJITO CHICKEN



Mojito Chicken image

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.

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 MARINADE



Mojito Marinade image

Provided by John Stage

Categories     Sauce     Garlic     Onion     Sauté     Lime     Orange

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups fresh orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix together the garlic, onions, orange juice, and lime juice in a bowl. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan til just smoking. Now cover up your arms and put some potholder mitts on your hands because you're about to do something that is contrary to good cooking practice but produces great flavor release. Slide the contents of the bowl into the hot oil - be very careful because the liquid will splatter. Simmer for 5 minutes to soften the onions and garlic. Season the marinade with the rest of the ingredients. Pour everything into a blender or food processor and pulse 3 times to combine. Pour into a plastic container and cool to room temperature; then cover and refrigerate. Mojito Marinade keeps for up to 2 weeks.

Tips:

  • Before cooking the chicken breasts, use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly and prevent overcooking.
  • To make the marinade, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until well blended.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • When ready to cook, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • To make the mojito sauce, combine lime juice, mint, sugar, and water in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  • Serve the chicken breasts with the mojito sauce and your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Moist, flavorful, and bursting with citrusy goodness, Mojito Chicken Breast is a delightful dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its zesty marinade and refreshing sauce, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're grilling, pan-frying, or baking, these tips will help you create a delicious and memorable meal. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish, give Mojito Chicken Breast a try!

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