Adobo Chicken Thighs with Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Tender chicken thighs roasted to golden perfection with a tangy garlic-citrus mojo sauce, offering bright, herbaceous notes that cut through the richness of the meat. This Puerto Rican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs Chicken thighs, Adobo seasoning, Olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs, skin-on and bone-in Chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Adobo seasoning
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced Garlic
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 2 tbsp Orange juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro
• 1 tsp Salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1.5 lbs chicken thighs dry and season with 2 tbsp adobo seasoning and 1 tsp salt. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for 8 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Step 2: Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through and skin is crisp.
3. Step 3: While chicken roasts, combine 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp orange juice, and 2 tbsp chopped cilantro in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
4. Step 4: Serve chicken drizzled with the mojo sauce.