Mojo Grilled Chicken with Charred Green Onions
Citrusy, garlicky Cuban-style chicken cooked hot and fast on a skillet until the skin crisps. Charred green onions finish the plate for that authentic plancha vibe.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.25 lb chicken thighs or breasts, skin-on
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Whisk orange juice, lime juice, and minced garlic in a small bowl until combined.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 4
Lay chicken skin-side down in the skillet without moving for 6 minutes until skin is golden and crispy.
- 5
Flip chicken, pour the mojo sauce around (not over) the chicken, then cook 5–6 minutes until cooked through.
- 6
Push chicken to the side, add green onions cut-side down to the skillet, char 2 minutes, then serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- small bowl
- whisk
- paper towels
- chef's knife
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