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Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado)

Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado)

Name: Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 1 whole chicken
Ingredients: ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Rating: 4.65 stars

71 Ratings
51 Reviews
12 Photos

Mojo-marinated roast chicken, just like grandma used to make! Serve with white rice, which is the traditional way. It's also great with mashed potatoes or in sandwiches with Cuban bread or fresh rolls. You can use half the mojo recipe for a smaller bird, drumsticks, or thighs.

By karmicflower

Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

1 hr

additional:

4 hrs

total:

5 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

Yield:

1 whole chicken

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons orange juice
1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. While the oil heats, mash the cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together into a paste in a heat-proof bowl; whisk the hot oil into the paste. Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Add the lime juice and orange juice; stir. Place the chicken in a large sealable bag; pour the marinade over the chicken and shake to assure an even coating. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, up to overnight.

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Step 2

Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange the marinated chicken in a roasting pan.
Step 3

Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Partner Tip

Try using a Reynolds® slow cooker liner in your slow cooker for easier cleanup.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

562 calories; 46.2 g protein; 2 g carbohydrates; 145.5 mg cholesterol; 501 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

Reviews (51)

Most helpful positive review

mariasol

09/25/2009

I made this recipe and used a whole chicken instead of chicken parts. A visiting friend commented that the smell of the marinade was savory and made her hungry. The chicken marinaded for about five hours and that was enough to suffuse much of the meat with garlicky-sweet flavor. The browned bits of seasonings on the skin was a big plus. This fed my family including picky children without any complaint only compliment! I did serve with rice but could see how with mashed potatoes and turning the pan drippings into gravy it would've been excellent too. Read More

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KOALAGIRL

05/26/2011

I guess I was expecting much more flavor from the marinade than what I got. Don't get me wrong the chicken was tender and moist but I just didn't taste much in the way of seasonings. Next time I'll probably add some more cumin and maybe some smoked paprika or hot sauce for some zing. Thanks Karmicflower. Read More

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5 star values: 51
4 star values: 15
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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mariasol

09/25/2009

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Dianemwj

09/28/2009

We thought this was pretty good. I cut back on the cumin a bit and added a little chile powder and cayenne pepper. I don't think it needed quite so much oil. It was a bit greasy. When I make this again I'll use less. Thanks for the recipe! Read More

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tk815

10/14/2011

I use this recipe for pulled pork in the slow cooker. EXCELLENT! Just mix all the marinade ingredients together (except the oil of course) and pour over the pork in the slow cooker and let it go for 6-8 hours. FABULOUS! My family and friends love it! Thanks for the recipe Read More

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KOALAGIRL

05/26/2011

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Tn44magnum

06/07/2010

Delicious recipe. I doubled the marinade since I placed the chicken whole in a large bowl in the fridge. I ran short on olive oil so I used 1/2 cup olive oil and 1/2 cup canola oil. Almost the entire chicken was covered although half way through I turned the chicken. I marinaded the chicken for a total of 10 hours. Before roasting the bird (whole) I sprinkled the skin with a little paprika. I followed the instructions on this site for roasting a chicken using the high heat method. I highly recommend this as it results in a nice crispy skin. I'll be making this again. Thank you! Read More

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02/22/2011

I liked this very much! I'm falling in love with Cuban food at least the dishes on this site! Made as written except did not heat garlic & spices in olive oil first and I am sure it would have been even more tasty if I had. Even with unheated oil it was 5 stars! Read More

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Nicole Khairullah

06/14/2011

My husband made this for us and although we loved it (the chicken had great flavor) we found that cup of oil was waaaay too much! Next time he makes this he is going to try with a of a cup of oil possibly even less than that. Also he let it marinade overnight; I don't think 4 hours is enough to infuse all the flavors into the chicken. Our 11 year old extremely picky eater loved the taste too; otherwise we would add some chilies to spice it up! And I agree with one other reviewer you could easily have this with mashed potatoes and turn the drippings into wonderful gravy!!! Thanks for a great recipe minus some of the oil for us! Read More

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LOVELEIGH98

09/28/2009

my whole family loved this recipe. I marinated the chicken overnite and cooked it for 55 minutes and it turned out very tasty and moist. I will make this again and again. This recipe is a keeper! Read More

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3669c

01/29/2012

I marinated for about 30 hours. The oven was in use so I grilled the chicken. The flavors really penetrated the meat and every bite was a treat. Thanks for a great recipe. Read More

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Nutritional Information

Mojo Roast Chicken (Pollo Asado)

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 562

% Daily Value *

protein: 92 %

carbohydrates: 1 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 1 %

sugars:

fat: 61 %

saturated fat: 46 %

cholesterol: 49 %

vitamin a iu: 4 %

niacin equivalents: 110 %

vitamin b6: 44 %

vitamin c: 9 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 3 %

iron: 15 %

magnesium: 15 %

potassium: 12 %

sodium: 20 %

thiamin: 12 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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LOVELEIGH98

09/28/2009

my whole family loved this recipe. I marinated the chicken overnite and cooked it for 55 minutes and it turned out very tasty and moist. I will make this again and again. This recipe is a keeper!

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3669c

01/29/2012

I marinated for about 30 hours. The oven was in use so I grilled the chicken. The flavors really penetrated the meat and every bite was a treat. Thanks for a great recipe.

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