Mojo Chicken (Oven, Air Fryer, or Grill)

Name: Mojo Chicken (Oven, Air Fryer, or Grill)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 6 garlic cloves (peeled); 1 medium shallot (roughly chopped ); 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt; 2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 2 teaspoons grated lime zest; 1½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper; ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice; ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lime juice; ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil; 3 pounds chicken thighs

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

This Cuban-inspired Mojo Chicken recipe is packed with garlicky citrus flavor! It’s super delicious and versatile—you can make it in the oven, air fryer, or on the grill using easy to find ingredients. Plus, it’s naturally keto-friendly, Whole30, paleo, and gluten-free!

Updated at: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 12:37:48 GMT