Roasted Orange Mojo Criollo Chicken Thighs
Bone-in chicken thighs marinated in Lawry's Mojo Criollo with garlic salt, then roasted over orange slices until golden and cooked through. The citrus infuses the meat with bright, savory flavor while keeping it juicy.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F.
- 2
Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag or glass dish.
- 3
Add marinade and turn to coat well.
- 4
Refrigerate for 30 minutes or longer for extra flavor.
- 5
Remove chicken from marinade and discard remaining marinade.
- 6
Arrange orange slices on a foil-lined 15x10x1-inch baking pan sprayed with cooking spray.
- 7
Top with chicken thighs.
- 8
Roast until chicken is cooked through, 40 to 45 minutes.
Tips
Marinate longer than 30 minutes for deeper flavor development.
Do not reuse marinade after raw chicken contact to avoid foodborne illness.
Good to Know
Refrigerate cooked chicken in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Marinate chicken up to 24 hours for maximum flavor. Do not freeze marinated chicken.
Serve hot with rice, roasted vegetables, or black beans.
Common Mistakes
Do not reuse marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
Do not skip preheating the oven to ensure even cooking.
Do not crowd the pan; space thighs so they roast rather than steam.
Substitutions
alternative if brand unavailable
reduces cooking time by 5-10 minutes