How to Make Baked Cuban Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Cuban Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is a staple in Cuban cuisine. The dish features tender chicken marinated in a zesty and tangy mixture of citrus, herbs, and spices. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a taste of the Caribbean to their dinner table.

The marinade for Baked Cuban Chicken is the key to its delicious flavor. It combines the bright acidity of lime and orange juice with the warmth of cumin, oregano, and garlic. This combination of flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half
  • 2 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic
  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    270 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 218mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 432mg