Mojo Grilled Chicken with Charred Green Onions
Citrusy, garlicky Cuban-style chicken cooked hot and fast on a skillet until the skin crisps. Charred green onions finish the plate for that authentic plancha vibe.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 2
Whisk orange juice, lime juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
Step 4
Lay chicken skin-side down in the skillet without moving for 6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
Step 5
Flip chicken, pour the mojo sauce around (not over) the chicken, then cook 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
Step 6
Push chicken to the side, add green onions cut-side down to the skillet, char 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
- chef's knife
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