MOJO CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE

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This simple, bright chicken dinner will transport you to a sunnier place, no matter what color the sky may be where you are. It starts with a citrusy, garlicky Cuban mojo. Instead of marinating the chicken in the mojo before cooking, you marinate it afterward: As the warm, broiled chicken sits in the mojo (for up to an hour), it soaks up the lively flavors.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/2 pineapple, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks (about 3 cups)
1 orange, zested, then quartered
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, peeled
1 jalapeño, stemmed
A few cilantro sprigs, leaves removed, then stems finely chopped
2 large limes, zested and juiced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Pat the chicken dry and season all over with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat the broiler with a rack 6 inches from heat source. On a foil-lined quarter sheet pan (or half sheet pan), drizzle the pineapple chunks and orange quarters with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, then broil until charred in spots, 8 to 13 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the mojo: On a cutting board, coarsely chop the garlic and jalapeño. Add the chopped cilantro stems, orange zest, lime zest, dried oregano and 1 teaspoon salt. Chop and smash the mixture until a coarse paste forms. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl, then stir in the lime juice, ground cumin and 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Transfer the charred fruit to the mojo and transfer the chicken to the sheet pan. Coat with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and broil until cooked through and charred in spots, 15 to 20 minutes (no need to flip).
  • Add the cooked chicken to the mojo, pineapple and orange wedges, and toss to coat. Let sit 5 minutes or up to 1 hour. Slice the chicken and serve on a platter, with the sauce poured over top and the charred pineapple and orange wedges alongside. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with cilantro leaves. Squeeze orange wedges over top as desired.

Md Mohsin
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken is so flavorful and the pineapple adds a nice tropical touch.


World Entertainment
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken and pineapple cook up in no time, and the mojo sauce is delicious.


Meresiana Salauca
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the pineapple adds a nice sweetness.


Hannah Lisa
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The chicken was a bit bland for my taste, but the pineapple was a nice touch.


farhantahir farhantahir
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the flavor of the chicken and the pineapple.


Saeed Life
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I especially liked the crispy skin.


Adomas Krušniauskas
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the pineapple was delicious. I think I'll try it again with a different cooking method.


Robert Burt
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This is my new favorite chicken recipe! The mojo sauce is amazing, and the pineapple gives it a unique flavor. I highly recommend this dish.


Oluwa Timmy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. It was juicy and tender, with a delicious crispy skin. The pineapple added a nice tropical flavor.


Bella Mitchell
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This mojo chicken with pineapple was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple added a nice sweetness and tang. I will definitely be making this again.