Slow-Roasted Chicken Pernil with Citrus Mojo

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a bright citrus-garlic sauce, slow-roasted until tender and served with a zesty citrus glaze. This Mexican recipe, ready in about 110 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, lime juice, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 580 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: 25 min Cook: 85 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 580 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk together 1/4 cup lime juice, 1/4 cup orange juice, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tsp dried oregano in a bowl to create the mojo.
  2. Step 2: Place 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs in a dish and coat evenly with the mojo mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. Step 3: Preheat oven to 325°F. Place marinated chicken in a roasting pan and pour 1/2 cup chicken broth around the chicken. Cover with foil and roast for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  4. Step 4: While chicken roasts, combine 1/2 cup white rice, 1/4 cup diced bell peppers, 1/4 cup diced onions, and 1/2 cup cooked black beans in a pot. Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Remove foil from chicken and roast uncovered for 10 minutes to crisp the skin.
  6. Step 6: Serve the chicken with the rice and black bean mixture, drizzling any pan juices over the top.

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