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Grilled Mojo Chicken

These grilled mojo chicken thighs come out tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. The simple mojo marinade takes just minutes to prepare!
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Martinating Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 399 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

For the marinade

  • ⅓ Cup Olive Oil
  • ½ Cup Cilantro
  • ½ Cup Orange Juice freshly squeezed from about 2 oranges
  • ¼ Cup Lime Juice about 3 limes
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest
  • 8 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a high speed blender. Process until smooth. Refrigerate ⅓ cup of the marinade for serving.
    ⅓ Cup Olive Oil, ½ Cup Cilantro, ½ Cup Orange Juice, ¼ Cup Lime Juice, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons Cumin, 1 teaspoon Orange Zest, 8 cloves Garlic, 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken thighs. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours.
    3 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Heat your grill to 400 °F (204 °C). Cook the thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165 °F (74 °C).
  • Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Use the reserved marinade for a dipping sauce.

Notes

STORAGE: Store leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.  Reheat to 165F internal temperature before serving. 
NOTE: This chicken is also great for meal prep and works great in rice bowls!