Grilled Mojo Chicken

Name: Grilled Mojo Chicken
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Ingredients: 1/3 cup, extra-virgin olive oil; 6 , garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup, pineapple juice; 1 tablespoon, yellow mustard; 2 teaspoons, grated orange zest plus ⅓ cup juice; 2 teaspoons, lime zest plus ⅓ cup juice (3 limes); 1 1/4 teaspoons, ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon, dried oregano; , Salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons, coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon minced, jalapeño chile; 6 (10-ounce), chicken leg quarters, trimmed

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Appears in Cook's Country June/July 2018

Main Courses

Chicken

Grilling & Barbecue

Tart and garlicky mojo is a cornerstone of Cuban American cookery. But what's the best way to infuse grilled chicken with its bright flavor?

SERVES4 to 6

TIME1¾ hours, plus 1 hour marinating

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Mojo chicken is all about the citrusy, garlicky mojo marinade. So we built our version piece by piece. To mimic the juice of sour oranges, we used a combination of orange and lime juices as well as their zests. To take the raw edge off the ...

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