Easy, Colorful Lemon Lime Herb Mojo
I was on a mojo kick. Check out our Citrus Herb Mojo, that features lemon, orange, dill and tarragon. The combination of citrus and fresh herbs is irresistible. In this Lemon Lime Herb Mojo version I combine fresh lemon and lime juices with parsley, cilantro and scallions. The vibrant green color only hints at the vivid, bright taste.
Here I have marinated chicken thighs in the verdant sauce to bring you Chicken Thighs with Lemon Lime Herb Mojo, but you could just as easily use it for fish or even tofu.
Fresh Herbs vs. Dried Herbs
We use dried herbs all the time. For instance a little dried basil and or oregano in a tomato sauces is an obvious reference. But for a sauce like this? Don’t even think about using dried herbs.
They must be fresh.
You won’t get the signature color or flavor without them. Just. Don’t. Do. It.
Fresh vs. Bottled Lemon & Lime Juices
Ditto for the lemon and lime juice. You could get by using bottled juices (whereas you absolutely cannot use dried herbs) but the resulting mojo will only hold a candle to the results using fresh citrus. Don’t skimp!
As far as the chicken parts, we love thighs for their juiciness. You could use legs or leg quarters but breasts will give you a drier result. If you must have white meat, make sure you use bone-in and skin-on and buy breasts that aren’t too big. The extra large ones take longer to cook, and they can dry out with extended oven time.
We like this dish with rice, white or brown. Your choice. We made jasmine rice for the image – and that night’s dinner!
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Lime Herb Mojo
Chicken Thighs with Lemon Lime Herb Mojo is easy and packs a ton of flavor into a one-pan dinner that is quick enough to make on a weeknight.
Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/3 cup (75 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Garlic-Infused Oil, made with olive oil or plain extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions, green parts only
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus extra
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra
- 8 medium chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
Preparation:
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Place the lemon and lime juice and olive oil in a blender followed by the fresh herbs, 2 teaspoons salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Pulse on and off then process until smooth, scraping down if necessary.
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Place chicken thighs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, using your hands to massage in on all sides. Pour mojo over chicken, reserving about ¼ cup (60 ml), which you can do by eye. Make sure the chicken is coated on all sides and allow to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile, position rack in upper third of oven. Preheat oven to 375°F/190°C.
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Place chicken on rimmed sheet-pan, evenly spaced, and roast for about to 30 to 40 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part (not touching bone) registers 165°F/74°C. Allow to sit for 5 minutes for juices to redistribute within the chicken. Reserved sauce can be dabbed on top, if desired. Serve with your choice of sides, but we recommend rice or quinoa and a nice steamed green or a big salad. This is great at room temp, too.
Notes:
Tips
- It bears saying again - you must use fresh herbs for this mojo sauce and they should be as fresh and vibrant as possible!
Nutrition
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This was very tasty. I had it with a side of purple cabbage and carrot sprinkled with zaatar and used the juice from the chicken marinade as a dressing. It paired perfectly!
Craig, I love this entire meal you described. So creative. I love being able to integrate aspects of a recipe with other parts of the deal and you did so beautifully.