Cuban Mojo Grilled Half Chicken

Name: Cuban Mojo Grilled Half Chicken
Prep time: 15M
Total time: 60M
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 chicken halves; 1 bottle Mojo Criollo Marinade; 3 ½ tsp. Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper; 2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1 orange, cut into wheels, for garnish; 1 lemon, cut into wheels, for garnish; 1 lime, cut into wheels, for garnish; ½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 3 tbsp. Minced Garlic; ½ tsp. Crushed Red Peppers; 3 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp. Lime Juice; Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Crispy and golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor, this Grilled Mojo Half Chicken is the ultimate summer barbecue centerpiece. The secret lies in marinating the chicken with GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade and GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper before hitting the grill, locked in with a delicious blend of citrus and spices. To make it even more irresistible, it’s paired with a fresh mojo sauce made from olive oil, garlic, parsley, and lime to elevate every bite. Serve with fresh orange and lemon wedges for a vibrant, colorful finish.

Total Time

60m

(plus marinating time)

Prep Time:15m

Cook Time:45m

Yields:4 Servings

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Ingredients

For chicken:

chicken halves

1 bottle
(24 oz.)

GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade, divided

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3 ½ tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, divided

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2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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orange, cut into wheels, for garnish

lemon, cut into wheels, for garnish

lime, cut into wheels, for garnish

For garlic sauce (Mojo):

½ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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3 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

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½ tsp.

GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers

3 tbsp.

chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Lime Juice, or fresh lime juice

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste

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1 tbsp.

chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

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Step 1

Marinate the Chicken: In a large lidded container or bowl, combine the chicken, 2½ cups mojo marinade, and 1 tsp. Adobo. Massage the marinade into the chicken until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours, or overnight for best flavor. Discard marinade.

Step 2

Grill the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the chicken with oil and season with the remaining Adobo. Preheat grill to medium-low heat and lightly grease the grates. Add the chicken and cook, flipping occasionally and adjusting heat as needed, until golden-brown and cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes. (An instant-read thermometer should register 165°F when inserted into the thickest part.) Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Step 3

Prepare the Garlic Mojo Sauce: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine oil, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and lightly golden, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes. Stir in parsley and lime juice, and season with Adobo to taste. Set aside.

Step 4

Serve the chicken with the garlic mojo sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and citrus slices—orange, lemon, and lime—for a bright, flavorful finish.

No Halves? No Problem.

If half chickens are difficult to find at your local grocery store, you can easily prepare them yourself. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove the backbone from a whole chicken, then split it evenly down the center of the breastbone to create two halves.

Butterfly Like a Pro
To butterfly the chicken, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it completely. Place the chicken breast-side up on a cutting board, then firmly press down on the breast to crack the breastbone and flatten the chicken.

Products in this Recipe

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

Mojo Criollo Marinade

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Buy at Shop.goya.com

Find in-store

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Minced Garlic

Crushed Red Peppers

Lime Juice

No Halves? No Problem.

If half chickens are difficult to find at your local grocery store, you can easily prepare them yourself. Using kitchen shears or a sharp knife, remove the backbone from a whole chicken, then split it evenly down the center of the breastbone to create two halves. Butterfly Like a Pro To butterfly the chicken, cut along both sides of the backbone and remove it completely. Place the chicken breast-side up on a cutting board, then firmly press down on the breast to crack the breastbone and flatten the chicken.

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Cuban Mojo Grilled Half Chicken

Prep Time: 15m

Total time: 60m

Yields: 4 Servings

Crispy and golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and bursting with flavor, this Grilled Mojo Half Chicken is the ultimate summer barbecue centerpiece. The secret lies in marinating the chicken with GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/mojo-criollo-marinade/">Mojo Criollo Marinade</a> and GOYA® <a href="https://www.goya.com/en/products/adobo-with-pepper/">Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper</a> before hitting the grill, locked in with a delicious blend of citrus and spices. To make it even more irresistible, it’s paired with a fresh mojo sauce made from olive oil, garlic, parsley, and lime to elevate every bite. Serve with fresh orange and lemon wedges for a vibrant, colorful finish.

Ingredients

For chicken:

chicken halves

1 bottle (24 oz.)

GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade, divided

3 ½ tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, divided

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

orange, cut into wheels, for garnish

lemon, cut into wheels, for garnish

lime, cut into wheels, for garnish

For garlic sauce (Mojo):

½ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

½ tsp.

GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers

3 tbsp.

chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Lime Juice, or fresh lime juice

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste

1 tbsp.

chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Serve the chicken with the garlic mojo sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and citrus slices—orange, lemon, and lime—for a bright, flavorful finish.

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Cuban Mojo Grilled Half Chicken

Prep Time: 15m

Total time: 60m

Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

For chicken:

chicken halves

1 bottle (24 oz.)

GOYA® Mojo Criollo Marinade, divided

3 ½ tsp.

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, divided

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

orange, cut into wheels, for garnish

lemon, cut into wheels, for garnish

lime, cut into wheels, for garnish

For garlic sauce (Mojo):

½ cup

GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil

3 tbsp.

GOYA® Minced Garlic

½ tsp.

GOYA® Crushed Red Peppers

3 tbsp.

chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp.

GOYA® Lime Juice, or fresh lime juice

GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste

1 tbsp.

chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Serve the chicken with the garlic mojo sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and citrus slices—orange, lemon, and lime—for a bright, flavorful finish.

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Mojo Criollo Marinade

Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Minced Garlic

Crushed Red Peppers

Lime Juice

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