Mojo Chicken with Rice & Peppers
Garlicky citrus-marinated chicken breast seared until golden, served over white rice with quick-sautéed peppers and onions—pure Cuban comfort in 25 minutes. Squeeze fresh lime over everything.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 445
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix minced garlic, orange juice, lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
Step 2
Pat chicken dry. Pound breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness. Coat both sides with mojo marinade, let sit 10 minutes.
Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 1 minute.
Step 4
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side without moving until golden and cooked through (165°F). Transfer to a plate.
Step 5
In the same skillet, sauté peppers and onions over medium-high for 4 minutes until soft and lightly charred.
Step 6
Slice chicken, serve over rice alongside peppers and onions, squeeze lime wedge on top.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- large skillet (12-inch)
- meat mallet
- meat thermometer
- cutting board
- knife
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