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Mojo Chicken & Peppers Sheet-Pan Dinner

Sheet-pan Cuban chicken with charred peppers, refried beans, and garlicky citrus mojo sauce. Grill-marked and ready in 20 minutes with zero fuss.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
38g
Mojo Chicken & Peppers Sheet-Pan Dinner
satisfyingquickcubanchickenjuicycharredweeknightdinner

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Whisk lime juice, minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Pat chicken dry, place on sheet pan, and brush both sides with half the mojo sauce.

  3. Step 3

    Halve peppers lengthwise, remove seeds, toss with remaining 1 tbsp oil and salt, then arrange around chicken.

  4. Step 4

    Broil 6 inches from heat for 12–14 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and peppers have charred edges.

  5. Step 5

    Warm refried beans in a small skillet or microwave for 2 minutes, stirring halfway through.

  6. Step 6

    Plate chicken and peppers, drizzle with remaining mojo sauce, and serve alongside warm beans and guacamole.

Tools you’ll need

  • sheet pan
  • small bowl
  • whisk
  • meat thermometer or instant-read thermometer
  • small skillet or microwave-safe dish

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