Mojo Chicken & Tomatoes — Cuban Grilled
Citrusy, garlicky mojo-marinated chicken seared until charred, served with fresh sliced tomatoes. Ready in under 20 minutes with bold Cuban flavors.
- Total time
- 18 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 1 lb) chicken breasts, boneless & skinless
- 1 whole orange
- 1 whole lime
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 medium fresh tomatoes
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- 1
Juice the orange and lime. Mince the garlic. Stir juice, garlic, cumin, 2 tbsp oil, and salt together.
- 2
Pat chicken dry. Pound each breast to even ½-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- 3
Coat chicken with mojo marinade on both sides. Let sit 5 minutes while you slice tomatoes.
- 4
Heat a skillet over medium-high until it shimmers. Lay chicken flat, don't move for 4 minutes until golden.
- 5
Flip chicken once. Cook 3–4 minutes more until cooked through and edges look charred.
- 6
Plate chicken alongside tomato slices. Drizzle with any pan juices and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- citrus juicer or fork
- small bowl
- plastic wrap
- meat mallet
- 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet
- tongs
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