Sautéed Chicken with Mojo Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-11 · Updated 2026-04-11

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Tender chicken thighs simmered in a vibrant citrus-garlic sauce, a cornerstone of Puerto Rican home cooking. This Puerto Rican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, orange 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on (1.5 lbs total) chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
4, minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels; season both sides with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook for 5-6 minutes more until cooked through.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside; pour off excess fat, leaving 1 tbsp in the skillet. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, then stir in 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tbsp lime juice, and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Return chicken to the skillet, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.