Mojo Chicken Recipe
Roasted chicken, onions, Swiss, otto's sauce, on traditional Cuban bread
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
Vegetables
Cheese
Sauce
Bread
Method
Preparation of Marinade
- 1
Make the Mojo Marinade
In a large mixing bowl, combine minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Whisk together until well combined.
- 2
Marinate the Chicken
Place the whole chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or a deep dish. Pour the mojo marinade over the chicken, ensuring it is well coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Roasting the Chicken
- 3
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 4
- 5
Roast the Chicken
Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste the chicken with the pan juices halfway through roasting.
Assembling the Mojo Chicken Sandwich
- 6
Prepare the Bread
Once the chicken is done roasting, let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Meanwhile, slice the Cuban bread in half.
- 7
Assemble the Sandwich
Shred the roasted chicken and layer it on the bottom half of the Cuban bread. Top with roasted onions, Swiss cheese, and drizzle with Otto's sauce.
- 8
Close the Sandwich
Place the top half of the Cuban bread over the filled bottom half and press down gently.
- 9
