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Mojo Chicken and Sweet Potato Traybake
Latin American mojo is a punchy sauce/marinade starring citrus juice or vinegar, herbs and lots of garlic. It’s often used to season meat, but is also a popular accompaniment to fried plantains or yuca. We turn those flavors into a bold, citrusy garlic-herb paste. We double down on the seasoning paste, using some of it as a marinade for bone-in chicken parts and the rest as a bright finishing sauce.
4 to 6
Servings
45 minutes
Ingredients
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1
bunch cilantro, chopped, stems and leaves reserved separately
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10
medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
Directions
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01In a food processor, combine the cilantro stems, garlic, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons orange juice, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Process to a coarse paste, about 30 seconds. Measure 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a small bowl, then stir in the orange zest and remaining 2 tablespoons juice; set aside. Transfer the remainder to a large bowl and add the chicken. Rub the mixture into the chicken; let stand at room temperature while the oven heats.
Reviews
June 9, 2026
Delicious
Very good. Though I found it confusing that the the orange juice and orange zest were listed as a single ingredient. It defeats the utility of a list.
I also found this wording confusing: "Measure 1 tablespoon of the mixture into a small bowl, then stir in the orange zest and remaining 2 tablespoons juice;" It is unclear which container I stir in the orange zest and juice.
Mine turned out a little wet, but still tasty.
January 5, 2026
Juicy & Delicious Chicken
The flavors are so bright and fresh, we have now made this several times.
January 6, 2025
Great flavor!
Absolutely delicious! Love these tray bakes, please keep them coming!
June 9, 2024
9/10
This was a hit. I followed the recipe and made a meal everyone enjoyed. The orange was a nice change from lemon. I highly recommend this recipe.
January 28, 2024
Pretty good.
An easy flavorful tray bake. I cut the amounts down for a 2 person serving and it worked out great.
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