[[start:knowledge:personal:recipes|<< Back]] ====== Cuban Lemon-garlic Chicken ====== ===== Ingredients ===== * 1 orange, juiced * 1 lemon, juiced * 1 lime, juiced * 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro * 2 cloves garlic, chopped * 1 teaspoon salt * 1 teaspoon dried oregano * 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper * 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin * 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander * 1/4 cup olive oil * 2 pounds chicken thighs ===== Instructions ===== * Blend orange juice, lemon juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, salt, oregano, white pepper, cumin, coriander, and olive oil together in a blender until marinade is smooth; about 30 seconds. * Put chicken thighs in a large, resealable plastic bag; add marinade and remove as much air as possible before sealing bag. Marinate chicken in refrigerator for 1 hour to overnight. * Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). * Put thighs into a square baking dish with skin-side up. Pour marinade over the chicken. Roast in oven for 20 minutes. * Increase temperature to on 425°F (220°C). Cook chicken at the adjusted temperature for 15 minutes, turn and cook skin-side-down until the chicken is no longer pink at the bone, about 10 minutes more. A thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165°F (75°C). * Switch oven to Broil-High and turn thighs again so skin side is facing up. * Broil until skin has browned, about 3 minutes more. Sources: [[https://mealthy.com/recipes/810/cuban-lemon-garlic-chicken|Mealthy]][[https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-braised-chicken-with-mojo-sauce-recipes-from-the-kitchn-176329|The Kitchn]]