Description
Cuban chicken brings sizzling island flavors straight to your dinner table, packed with zesty citrus and herb-infused goodness that makes weeknight meals totally delicious. Marinated in tangy orange and lime juices, this tender chicken delivers bold Caribbean flair your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Seasonings and Marinades:
- ½ cup mojo marinade
- 2 tablespoons homemade sazon completa
Cooking and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow or white onion
- Fresh chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Cooked white rice
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and gently pounding to ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Pour ½ cup mojo marinade over chicken in a shallow dish, then sprinkle 2 tbsp sazon completa on both sides. Let marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat 1 tbsp neutral oil in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Ensure your chicken is fully cooked through.
- Optional: In the same skillet, sauté 1 medium thinly sliced onion for 5-7 minutes until caramelized and soft.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate with white rice. Top with caramelized onions and sprinkle fresh chopped cilantro.
- Garnish plate with lime wedges for squeezing over your chicken just before eating.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking and helps the marinade penetrate deeply.
- Choose a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan for the best golden-brown caramelization and even heat distribution.
- Save time by marinating chicken overnight in the refrigerator to develop richer, more intense flavors.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm your sazon completa seasoning is certified gluten-free and use cornstarch instead of any wheat-based thickeners.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg