Mojo Chicken & Grilled Veggies — Cuban Plancha
Citrusy mojo-marinated chicken seared on a hot skillet with grilled asparagus, charred tomato, and pickled peppers. Ready in under 25 minutes with zero fuss.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 2 lb chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 4 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 lb asparagus spears
- 2 medium whole tomatoes
- ½ cup pickled peppers (mojo peppers)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Mix lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pat chicken dry and coat both sides with the mojo mixture.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes per side without moving until golden and internal temp reaches 165°F.
- 4
Transfer chicken to a plate. Add remaining 1 tbsp oil to the skillet, then sear asparagus and tomato 3–4 minutes until charred.
- 5
Arrange chicken and grilled vegetables on a plate. Top with pickled peppers and any pan juices.
- 6
Serve hot with extra lime wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- mixing bowl
- meat thermometer
- tongs
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