How to Make Slow Cooker Mojo Chicken - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker mojo chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want a hearty, satisfying meal without a lot of effort. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the chicken to soak up the delicious flavors of the mojo marinade and become tender and juicy.

This recipe is inspired by the traditional Cuban dish, mojo chicken, which is known for its tangy, citrusy flavors and tender, succulent meat. The key to this dish is the marinade, which ...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 2 medium oranges, zested
  • 1 medium lime, zested
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 (6 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 10 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Combine orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, orange zest, lime zest, oregano, salt, pepper, cumin, and bay leaves in a large resealable bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight. Flip the bag over occasionally and rub over chicken thighs to evenly distribute marinade.
  • Place chicken and marinade in a slow cooker. Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    698 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 106mg
    • Sodium: 1208mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 44g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 171mg
    • Calcium: 217mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 614mg