Mojito Inspired Chicken Bowls
Mojito Inspired Chicken Thighs with Black Beans and Rice
Ingredients
For the Chicken Thighs
bone-in skin on chicken thighs
orange juice and zest
lime juice and zest
small amount of white rum
minced garlic
chopped cilantro
chopped mint
S&P
cumin
oregano
smoked paprika
For the bowl
roasted green peppers
sweet plantains
red cabbage
brown rice
avocado slices
lime
Instructions
In a large ziplock bag combine all ingredients for the marinade, add chicken thighs, close the bag and make sure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Alternatively this could be down in a large bowl.Marinade in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight. the longer it marinates, the better.
Preheat the oven to 400 and take the chicken out 30 min before you plan on cooking it. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and place the chicken thighs skin side up on the pan. Arrange the chicken in an even layer. Transfer to the oven. Roast for 20-25 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking until the chicken is cooked through.
Meanwhile, cook the sweet plantains by, heating oil over medium heat. Peel plantains and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices. Add to the frying pan. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oil into a plate covered with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
To serve, spoon the rice into bowls and top with black beans, chicken, roasted green peppers, avocado,red cabbage and lime.
Enjoy!
