Mojo Chicken with Tostones & Yuca
Sheet-pan Cuban chicken with garlicky citrus mojo, crispy fried yuca, and twice-fried plantain tostones. One pan, 25 minutes, total weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Mix lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Step 3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and internal temp hits 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
Step 5
In the same skillet, toss yuca and tostones with remaining oil and salt. Warm over medium-high 3–4 minutes.
Step 6
Spoon mojo sauce over warm chicken and sides. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet or heavy pan
- 12-inch skillet
- small mixing bowl
- instant-read thermometer
- paper towels
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