Easy Grilled Mojo Chicken Recipe

If you ever find yourself craving bold Cuban flavors, this Grilled Mojo Chicken is the perfect answer. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a classic Cuban mojo marinade made with garlic, lime, cumin, and oregano, then grilled until perfectly charred and flavorful.

I first made this while cooking in our camper van after some neighbors at a campground gifted us cooking bananas. That sealed the deal — it had to be Cuban night. This recipe is simple, packed with citrus and garlic flavor, and perfect whether you’re cooking at home or on the road.

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Ingredients (4 servings)

2–2.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Marinade

1 shallot, roughly chopped
5 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
Zest of one lime
3 tbsp lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper

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Instructions

Mix all of the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl. Add the chicken to the marinade, and stick it in the fridge for at least 1.5 hours, or up to a day.

Preheat your grill to 400 degrees. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side.

Allow the chicken to rest.

I served this with Cuban Black Beans and Rice and Fried Plantains.