Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken with Crispy Fries & Pineapple
Cuban-style grilled chicken thighs with charred pineapple, crispy fries, and fresh toppings, all roasted on one sheet pan. Bright mojo citrus marinade makes it sing.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 4 thighs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 whole orange (zested and juiced)
- 1 whole lime (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 oz frozen french fries
- 1.5 cups fresh pineapple, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 cups shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
Toss chicken with orange zest, orange juice, lime juice, and minced garlic. Let sit 5 minutes.
- 2
Spread fries and pineapple on a sheet pan. Drizzle with oil, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Nestle marinated chicken among fries and pineapple. Roast at 425°F for 18 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- 4
Remove from oven. Chicken should reach 165°F; fries should be golden and crispy.
- 5
Divide chicken, fries, and pineapple between plates. Top with shredded lettuce and tomatoes.
- 6
Serve hot, drizzling any pan juices over the chicken.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan (18 x 13 inch)
- instant-read thermometer
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