CUBAN-STYLE GRILLED MOJO CHICKEN WITH GREENS, AVOCADOS AND MANGOES

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Marinate     Low Cal     Backyard BBQ     Orange     Mango     Cashew     Avocado     Grill     Chill     Grill/Barbecue     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

For dressing
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon (packed) grated orange peel
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
For chicken
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
6 large garlic cloves, minced
1 large serrano chili, stemmed, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 large firm but ripe mangoes, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
10 ounces mixed baby lettuces
3/4 cup roasted salted cashews

Steps:

  • Make dressing:
  • Whisk vegetable oil, orange juice, orange peel, honey and soy sauce in small bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper. (Dressing can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Make chicken:
  • Stir cumin seeds in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until seeds are fragrant and slightly darker in color, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to medium bowl. Add minced garlic, minced chili and salt to seeds; mash mixture with back of fork to form coarse paste. Heat olive oil in same skillet over medium-high heat until very hot, about 2 minutes. Pour hot olive oil over garlic mixture; stir to blend. Let stand 15 minutes. Whisk in orange juice and lime juice. Pour marinade into 13x9x2-inch glass baking dish and cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to cnd cool. Add chicken to marinade; turn to coat. Cover chicken and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours.
  • Combine mangoes and avocados in medium bowl. Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to work surface. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut each chicken piece crosswise into 1/3-inch-thick slices.
  • Place lettuces in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper; mound lettuces on 6 plates. Arrange 1 sliced chicken piece atop lettuces on each plate. Spoon mangoes and avocados alongside chicken. Sprinkle salads with cashews. Serve, passing any remaining dressing separately.

Willie Jefferson
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


Desu tube
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I made this recipe for my Cuban grandmother and she loved it! She said it was the best Cuban chicken she's ever had.


B M Khan
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This recipe is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is grilled to perfection and the salad is refreshing and flavorful.


Richard Mashaw
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken. It was delicious!


Deran Green
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I'm allergic to mangoes, so I substituted pineapples in the salad. It was still really good!


Okuhle Ngubo
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The chicken was a bit bland and the mojo sauce was too sweet for my taste.


Gavin Tuttle
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This recipe was too complicated for me. I ended up giving up.


Antia Jnr
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken came out dry. The mojo sauce was good though.


Sahiba Khan
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Delicious!


Mian Zahid
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This chicken was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The mojo sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lola Teutsch
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I love Cuban food and this recipe did not disappoint! The chicken was so juicy and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I will definitely be making this again soon.


gagoz kui
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This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it! The chicken was delicious and the mojo sauce was perfect. I would definitely make this again for a special occasion.


Ryan Nuwer
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind! The mojo sauce was amazing and the chicken was so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Vanessa Combs
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This chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! I loved the flavors of the mojo sauce, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


ijaz UlHaq
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the mojo sauce is out of this world. I highly recommend serving it with the greens, avocados, and mangoes - they really take the


Clementine Brown
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This Cuban-style grilled mojo chicken was a hit at my last dinner party! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the mojo sauce was the perfect complement. I especially loved the combination of greens, avocados, and mangoes in the salad. It was a gr