Puerto Rican Mojo-Marinated Grilled Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-29 · Updated 2026-03-29

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Juicy chicken marinated in a zesty citrus-guava sauce, grilled to perfection with a smoky char. This Puerto Rican-inspired grilling recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lime, guava paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 medium, juiced lime
3 tbsp guava paste
1 small, diced onion
2 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp lime juice, 3 tbsp guava paste, 1 small diced onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 2: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag, add the marinade, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
Step 4: Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side, or until the skin is charred and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste with remaining marinade during the last 2 minutes of cooking.
Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro.