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Cuban-Style Mojo Chicken with Black Beans and Rice

Chicken thighs marinated in garlic, orange and lime mojo, served with black beans and rice.

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken thigh, boneless, skinless
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 6 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp oregano dried
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup white rice, uncooked
• 1 1/2 cup black beans, one 15 oz can, drained and rinsed
• 1 red onion, sliced
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps

1. Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Marinate the chicken in it at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Cook the rice according to the package directions and warm the beans.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, lift the chicken from the marinade and cook 6 to 7 minutes per side until 165 F (74 C) inside. Set aside.
4. Pour the marinade into the skillet with the onion, boil 4 minutes until slightly reduced and cooked through.
5. Serve the chicken over rice and beans with the onion sauce and cilantro.