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Mojo Chicken with Avocado and Mango Salsa

Name: Mojo Chicken with Avocado and Mango Salsa
Total time: 8 h 40 min
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: Mojo Chicken; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange); 2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime); 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; Avocado Mango Salsa; 2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange); 1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime); 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 small avocado, diced; 1/2 medium mango, diced; 1/4 medium red onion, diced

Serves 4

Time 8 hr 40 min

Garlic and citrus zest come together in a class Cuban-style mojo marinade that is perfect on chicken, steak or tofu. We used the same flavors in a Caribbean-style mango salsa that pairs perfectly with easy stove-top chicken breasts, though grilled would be perfect, too!

Special Diets:

Dairy-Free

Ingredients

Mojo Chicken
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)
2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Avocado Mango Salsa
2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)
1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 small avocado, diced
1/2 medium mango, diced
1/4 medium red onion, diced

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Method

To prepare the chicken, in a large, shallow dish, combine cumin, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, 1/4 cup of the oil, orange juice and lime juice; stir to combine.

Add chicken and turn to coat.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.

Meanwhile, prepare the salsa.

In a medium bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, oil, garlic, zest, honey, salt, onion and mango.

Cover and refrigerate until using, adding avocado just before serving.

Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade and discard marinade.

Add chicken to skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes on each side.

Transfer chicken to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes then cut each chicken breast horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices. Serve with salsa.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: 660 calories (410 from fat), 46g total fat, 7g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 780mg sodium, 33g carbohydrates (6g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 33g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

Mojo Chicken
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 medium jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)
2 tablespoons lime juice (from about 1 lime)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Avocado Mango Salsa
2 tablespoons orange juice (from about 1/2 orange)
1 tablespoon lime juice (from about 1/2 lime)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon orange zest
1 tablespoon honey
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 small avocado, diced
1/2 medium mango, diced
1/4 medium red onion, diced

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