Description
Cuban chicken is a flavorful dish that combines marinated chicken with vibrant spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- Serve with rice and beans for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Cuban chicken, grilled chicken, marinated chicken