Description
A Cuban‑style citrus‑garlic marinated chicken breast that’s griddled to a juicy, golden‑brown perfection and topped with sautéed onions.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded ¼‑inch thin)
- 1/3 cup mojo marinade (citrus‑garlic mixture) or store‑bought
- 2 teaspoons homemade sazon completa (blend of coriander, annatto, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and pepper)
- 2‑3 tablespoons neutral oil or unsalted butter
- Sliced white or yellow onion (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts between plastic wrap until they are ¼‑inch thick.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish, pour mojo marinade over both sides, and season with sazon completa. Marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Heat oil (or butter) in a griddle, grill pan, or large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in batches, remove chicken from marinade, shake off excess, and cook 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Top with sautéed onions if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to tenderize chicken evenly.
- Marinating at room temperature for 20 minutes is sufficient for deep flavor without drying.
- Serving ideas include white rice, black beans, sweet plantains, tostones, or avocado.
- Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
