Sheet-Pan Cuban Mojo Chicken with Tostones
Garlicky mojo-marinated chicken, crispy twice-fried plantains, and charred sausage—all on one sheet pan. A weeknight Cuban feast that tastes like you spent hours but takes under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 medium (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- 2 whole plantains (green), peeled and cut into 1-inch rounds
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 6 oz chorizo sausage, sliced into 2-inch pieces
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry plantain rounds 2 minutes per side until golden, then remove and set aside for second fry.
- 2
Pat chicken dry. Mix lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 2 tbsp oil in a bowl, then coat chicken on both sides.
- 3
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side in the same skillet without moving—edges should look golden and meat firm when pressed.
- 4
Push chicken to the side, add chorizo pieces, and cook 3 minutes until edges brown and fat renders slightly.
- 5
Fry plantain rounds a second time, 1 minute per side until crispy and caramelized, then add back to skillet.
- 6
Serve chicken, tostones, and chorizo hot with any pan drippings spooned over the top.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron or heavy stainless steel skillet
- small mixing bowl
- paper towels
- tongs
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