Cuban Mojo Chicken with Black Beans

Ingredients

• For Mojo Chicken:
• 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on 🍗
• 0.5 cup fresh orange juice 🍊
• 0.25 cup fresh lime juice 🍋
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano 🌱
• 0.25 cup olive oil 🫒
• Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
• For Black Beans:
• 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed 🫘
• 1 small onion, diced 🧅
• 1 green bell pepper, diced 🫑
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tsp ground cumin 🌿
• 1 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish 🌿

Instructions

1. 1Make the Mojo Marinade: Combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, oregano, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk thoroughly. 🍋✨
2. 2Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a bowl, pour marinade over them, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. 🥣⏳
3. 3Cook Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place chicken on a baking sheet, skin-side up. Roast for 35-40 minutes until golden and juices run clear. 🍗🔥
4. 4Prepare Black Beans: In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté onion, bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Add black beans, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. 🫘🥘
5. 5Serve: Plate chicken alongside the black beans, garnished with fresh cilantro. 🌿🍽️