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MOJITO-MARINATED CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthways.
• Put all of the ingredients into a ziplock bag and stir them all about so everything is coated and mixed up.
• Marinate for at least 4 hours, but try to leave them over night if you have the time.
• Cook the chicken as you usually would, we used a griddle pan on a medium heat for about 6-7 minutes on each side, but these can go in a regular pan, the oven or even on the BBQ!
• Don't forget to give it one last squeeze of lemon juice to give it that extra kick!
• Enjoy!

MOJITO GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place all the marinade ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend to liquify.
• Pour marinade into a plastic Ziplock baggie.
• Place the chicken in the baggie with the marinade; squish around to coat the pieces.
• Refrigerate chicken in the marinade for AT LEAST 8 hours, but no more than 24 hours. Turn the baggie every few hours.
• When ready to grill: preheat grill to medium heat.
• Place chicken on grill (discard the marinade) and grill over direct heat for about 8-9 minutes on each side or until juices run clear.

MOJITO CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• In a large sheet pan, spread the asparagus out and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the olive oil to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
• Next, place the almonds on the pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil to coat then roast in at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
• In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of oil until very hot.
• Add the chicken and begin to brown. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until tender - about 7-8 minutes.
• Add the lime juice and carefully add the rum and lime zest. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer slowly until cooked.
• Toss in half of the almonds and place the hot rice on a warm platter.
• Top the rice with the chicken, arrange the roasted asparagus, drizzle the juices on top and garnish with the remaining almonds and mint.

ISLAND MOJITO CHICKEN AND RICE WITH SALSA TROPICALE

Steps:

• Combine all marinade ingredients together in a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into a zipper seal bag. Add chicken breasts and allow to marinade in refrigerator for 2-4 hours. Discard marinade after that time.
• At this point the chicken may either be roasted in the oven at 425 F or cooked on a grill. Cook just until meat is no longer pink in middle. About 20 minutes. Turn once during cooking.
• Rice: Add olive oil to a medium sauce pan with a tight fitting lid placed over medium heat and warm for one minute,.
• Add rice and saute stirring almost constantly until rice begins to turn clear and just a little brown on the edges.
• Toss in remaining ingredients EXCEPT WATER and saute for one minute.
• Add water, stir and cover tightly.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 20 minutes. Lift lid and check to ensure rice is thoroughly cooked. If not, recover, turn off heat and let pan remain covered on warm burner for a few minutes. Fluff with fork and remove from heat when rice is tender.
• Salsa: Place diced tomato, bell pepper, hot pepper, onion, orange and cilantro in a bowl.
• In a separate bowl mix the zest and lime, balsamic vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and cayenne, if desired.
• Pour liquids over fruit and mix well. Let stand at room temp for at least 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Serve salsa at room temperature. NOTE: Salsa can be made up to 24 hours ahead, mixing liquid and fruit together just before cooking the rice and allow salsa to warm to room temperature.
• To SERVE: Place chicken in center of plate, surround with a circle of rice, place salsa on top of chicken.
• Note: Feel free to adjust seasonings to your liking. Amount of hot pepper can be increased or omitted if you prefer.

MOJITO MANGO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• To make salsa, heat oil in a skillet over medium high heat.
• Add green pepper and onions and saute about 4 minutes.
• Add minced ginger and red pepper flakes, saute another 1 minute.
• Now add mango and cook an additional 5 minutes.
• Now add rum and lime juice and simmer for one minute.
• Take off the heat and stir in mint. Set mango salsa off to the side.
• For the chicken breast preparation pat the breasts dry.
• Combine the flour, garlic powder, ginger, salt and pepper.
• Lightly pat the chicken into the flour mixture.
• Heat the oil over medium high heat in an oven proof skillet.
• Lightly brown the chicken for about three minutes on each side.
• Pour the mango salsa over the chicken.
• Put the uncovered skillet in a 350 degree oven for 10 minutes.

OVEN-ROASTED MOJITO CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

MOJITO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
• When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
• Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.

MOJITO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Remove backbone of chicken with poultry shears; flatten chicken out by pressing firmly on skin part of chicken so it will sit evenly in a pan.
• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• Combine all the dry spices and rub chicken with spice mixture, especially under the skin. Put into a resealable plastic bag and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• In a large mixing bowl combine all the ingredients for the marinade, then add chicken to marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess marinade. In a large saute pan over medium to high heat, add 4 tablespoons of extra- virgin olive oil. When oil is hot, place chicken skin side down and sear.
• When skin is golden brown flip chicken and add 1/2 cup of marinade into pan; place pan in oven and cook the chicken for 25 minutes or until chicken has internal temperature of 165 degrees F. on an instant-read thermometer.
• Remove the chicken from oven and brush with Mojito Glaze. Place chicken under broiler for 5 minutes. Remove from broiler, cut and serve immediately with more glaze on the side.
• Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl.
• In medium sauce pot, place rum, chicken broth and brown sugar. Reduce by 1/3 over high heat. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together water and cornstarch. When rum mixture is reduced, add cornstarch mixture slowly to simmering liquid and whisk for 3 minutes, until 50 percent thicker. Keep in mind that you might not need all of it. When glaze is at desired thickness, add mint leaves and transfer to small bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

GRILLED MOJITO LIME CHICKEN WITH FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• For the Fresh Tomato Salsa, mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the Chicken, mix, oil, lime juice and water in small bowl. Reserve 2 tablespoons marinade for brushing. Place chicken in large resealable plastic bag or glass dish. Add remaining marinade; turn to coat well.
• Refrigerate 15 minutes or longer for extra flavor. Remove chicken from marinade. Discard any remaining marinade.
• Grill over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes per side or until cooked through, brushing with reserved marinade halfway through cooking. Serve with Fresh Tomato Salsa.

MOJITO CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine lime zest, lime juice, orange juice, honey, garlic, cumin, chopped mint, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl.
• Transfer one half of mixture into a covered container and refrigerate.
• Transfer the remaining the remainder of the mixture into a gallon size Zip Lock bag and add the chicken.
• Squeeze out the air from bag and seal.
• Let chicken marinade for at least 2 hours, or over night.
• Preheat grill.
• Remove the chicken from the bag and discard excess marinade.
• Place chicken on grill and cook for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally.
• While chicken is cooking, pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan and bring to boil.
• Transfer cooked chicken to a platter and spoon hot marinade on top.
• Garnish with lime wedges and a sprig of mint and serve.