Puerto Rican Style Mojo Marinated Chicken Skillet

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-28 · Updated 2026-03-28

Tender chicken thighs bathed in a zesty citrus mojo sauce, cooked to juicy perfection in a single pot with garlic and peppers. This puerto rican-inspired one pot ready in about 45 minutes pairs chicken thighs, orange juice, lime juice 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.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken thighs
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup cilantro
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 onion
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 1/3 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1/3 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 4 chicken thighs and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced red bell pepper and 1 diced onion, sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Add marinated chicken thighs to the skillet, pressing them into the vegetables. Cook for 12 minutes, then flip and cook 8 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and golden.
4. Step 4: Spoon 1/3 cup orange juice-lime marinade over the chicken, simmering for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and clings to the meat.