Herb Chicken With Cuban Mojo

A spicy, herbal oven-fried chicken to serve with rice and mojo. Mojo is a sauce used in many Latin countries. It is essentially a vinaigrette but the oil is heated before it's added, giving a more subtle flavour. Brown the chicken ahead of time and bake when needed. Thighs have the most flavour but breasts may be used. Bake breasts for 5 minutes less. Boned chicken thighs are available at the supermarket or ask your butcher to remove the bones for you. This recipe may be grilled instead of baked. Grill chicken 6 minutes per side or until juices are clear. Mojo keeps about 2 weeks in the refrigerator. From Food and Drink.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 12  boneless chicken thighs or 3  lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on
• 1  tablespoon lime zest
• 1⁄4 cup lime juice
• 3  garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh coriander
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1  teaspoon red pepper flakes (to taste)
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

• Cuban Mojo

• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh coriander
• 2  tablespoons  chopped garlic
•  salt
• 1⁄4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1⁄4 cup  fresh orange juice
• 1  teaspoon  hot pepper sauce
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

Directions

1. Trim fat and extra skin from thighs. Combine lime zest and juice, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and 3 tbsp oil in a bowl.
2. Toss with chicken and marinate for 1 hour on the counter or up to 4 hours, refrigerated.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F
4. Heat remaining oil in non-stick skillet. Drain chicken, add the pieces skin-side-down, do not crowd the pan.
5. Fry 3 minutes. Turn over and fry 1 minute more.
6. Continue browning remaining chicken.
7. Place on rack in oven over a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until juices are clear.
8. To make the mojo:
9. Combine all ingredients except olive oil in bowl.
10. Heat olive oil in a pot until very hot. Pour olive oil over mixture.
11. Cool and reserve until needed.
12. Serve chicken drizzled with mojo sauce.