Pollo a la Plancha Cubano — Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken
Garlicky mojo-marinated chicken breasts seared golden on a sheet pan alongside crispy fries, fresh tomatoes, and lettuce — a complete Cuban dinner that comes together in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 620
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 large (about 1 lb) chicken breast, boneless skinless
- 6 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 juiced (about 0.33 cup) orange
- 1 juiced (about 0.25 cup) lime
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 bag (about 16 oz) frozen french fries
- 2 medium, sliced tomato
- 2 cups, chopped romaine lettuce
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread fries on one side of a sheet pan, drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper. Bake for 12 minutes.
- 2
While fries bake, whisk orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Pat chicken dry. Season with salt and pepper. Brush both sides with half the mojo marinade.
- 4
At 12 minutes, push fries to the edges of the pan. Lay chicken in the center and drizzle with remaining mojo.
- 5
Bake 10–12 minutes more until chicken reaches 165°F and fries are golden. Chicken should be opaque throughout.
- 6
Divide lettuce and tomato slices between two plates. Top with a chicken breast and a generous pile of fries. Drizzle pan juices over chicken.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 x 13 inch)
- instant-read thermometer
- small bowl for whisking
- brush or spoon for basting
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