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Mojo Chicken with Tostones & Yuca

Sheet-pan Cuban chicken with garlicky citrus mojo, crispy fried yuca, and twice-fried plantain tostones. One pan, 25 minutes, total weeknight dinner.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Mojo Chicken with Tostones & Yuca
satisfyingcasualcubanchickencrispytenderjuicyweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pound chicken breasts to even 3/4-inch thickness. Pat dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Mix lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, lime zest, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Season chicken with salt and pepper.

  4. Step 4

    Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side without moving until golden and internal temp hits 165°F. Transfer to a plate.

  5. Step 5

    In the same skillet, toss yuca and tostones with remaining oil and salt. Warm over medium-high 3–4 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Spoon mojo sauce over warm chicken and sides. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • meat mallet or heavy pan
  • 12-inch skillet
  • small mixing bowl
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels

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