Ingredients:
12 boneless chicken thighs or 3 lbs boneless chicken breasts, skin on
1 tablespoon lime zest
1/4 cup lime juice
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ( to taste)
salt
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
salt
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
Directions:
Trim fat and extra skin from thighs. Combine lime zest and juice, garlic, herbs, red pepper flakes, salt and 3 tbsp oil in a bowl.
Toss with chicken and marinate for 1 hour on the counter or up to 4 hours, refrigerated.
Preheat oven to 400 F
Heat remaining oil in non-stick skillet. Drain chicken, add the pieces skin-side-down, do not crowd the pan.
Fry 3 minutes. Turn over and fry 1 minute more.
Continue browning remaining chicken.
Place on rack in oven over a baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until juices are clear.
To make the mojo:.
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in bowl.
Heat olive oil in a pot until very hot. Pour olive oil over mixture.
Cool and reserve until needed.
Serve chicken drizzled with mojo sauce.
Servings: 4
Time preparation: 60 min.
Time total: 65 min.