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Oven-Roasted Mojito Chicken

4.5

(75)

Home cooking doesn't get any easier than this. So if you're serious about getting maximum flavor for a minimum amount of effort, this Cuban way of preparing chicken is for you. The onions and Mojito Marinade melt together into a tasty sauce that mingles well with some of our Perfect Rice.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

The Chicken

1 chicken (3 1/2 pounds), cut into 8 pieces
1 large onion, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley or cilantro

The Garnish

Lime wedges

The Accoutrement

Rice

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Spread the chicken out in a baking dish, and pour the Mojito Marinade over it. Get personal with the pieces and rub some of the marinade right up under the skin. Marinate the chicken for 4 hours, or overnight, in the fridge.

    Step 2

    Turn the oven on to 375°. Scatter the onion slices over the bottom of a roasting pan, and put the chicken on top, skin side up. Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and onions, and pop the pan into the oven. Roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes, til the chicken is golden and cooked through.

    Step 3

    Lift the chicken pieces out of the pan and arrange them on a platter. Stir up the pan juices, adding a bit of freshMojito Marinade (if you have it) to wake up the flavors. Spoon the onions and pan juices over the chicken. Sprinkle with parsley or cilantro and garnish the dish with lime wedges. Get everybody to squeeze some lime over their portion for added flavor. Serve with rice.

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