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Mojo Chicken with Crispy Fries & Pineapple

Sheet-pan Cuban chicken breast with garlicky citrus mojo, crispy fries, and charred pineapple—all cooked at once. Fresh tomato and lettuce on the side for a complete weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Mojo Chicken with Crispy Fries & Pineapple
satisfyingcasualcubanchickencrispyjuicytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken dry. Rub both breasts with half the mojo mixture. Spread fries and pineapple on a sheet pan.

  3. Step 3

    Drizzle fries and pineapple with remaining mojo. Nestle chicken on top. Roast until chicken reaches 165°F and fries are golden, ~18 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Arrange tomato slices and lettuce on plates. Slide chicken, fries, and pineapple onto each plate. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • instant-read thermometer
  • small mixing bowl
  • measuring spoons
  • kitchen knife

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