Mojo Chicken with Crispy Fries & Pineapple

Sheet-pan Cuban chicken breast with garlicky citrus mojo, crispy fries, and charred pineapple—all cooked at once. Fresh tomato and lettuce on the side for a complete weeknight dinner.

Total time: 25 min
Servings: 2
Calories: 520
Protein: 38g

Mojo Chicken with Crispy Fries & Pineapple

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Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless, ~6 oz each chicken breast
12 oz frozen fries
½ small, cut into 1-inch spears fresh pineapple
½ cup (3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, 3 cloves garlic minced, 0.5 tsp cumin, salt & pepper) mojo marinade
1 medium, sliced sliced tomatoes
1 cup shredded lettuce

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Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Step 2
Pat chicken dry. Rub both breasts with half the mojo mixture. Spread fries and pineapple on a sheet pan.
Step 3
Drizzle fries and pineapple with remaining mojo. Nestle chicken on top. Roast until chicken reaches 165°F and fries are golden, ~18 minutes.
Step 4
Arrange tomato slices and lettuce on plates. Slide chicken, fries, and pineapple onto each plate. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

sheet pan
instant-read thermometer
small mixing bowl
measuring spoons
kitchen knife

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