Cuban Oregano Marinated Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
ü 6 medium cloves garlic
ü 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
ü 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
ü 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
ü 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
ü 2 teaspoons of Himalayan salt
ü 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
ü 1 tablespoon olive oil
ü 1/2 cup of chopped yellow onion
ü Cooked basmati rice for serving
ü 1 teaspoon of dried cilantro leaves
ü 1 cup of fresh Cuban Oregano And of course Bone and Skin in Chicken Legs and Thighs.
Instructions
ü Toss all ingredients except for the chicken in a blender and blend for a few seconds until all the ingredients are mixed well.
ü Marinate the chicken in the refrigerator overnight before cooking.
ü Place chicken on the cast iron pan on medium high heat.
ü Cook chicken, turning occasionally, until they are brown and the juices run clear or the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
ü Pour marinade and cook few minutes before transferring to pre heated (180degrees) oven for about 25 minutes
ü Remove from the oven and let chicken rest for about 5 minutes prior to serving. Serve with lime wedges and garnish with the Cuban Oregano.
This can be served on white rice and salsa salad.