Recipes Cuisine Latin American Caribbean Mojo Pollo Asada (Roast Chicken) 4.6 (72) 52 Reviews 13 Photos This mojo-marinated pollo asada (roasted chicken) is just like grandma used to make! It's traditionally served with white rice, but it's also great with mashed potatoes or in sandwiches on Cuban bread or fresh rolls. For a smaller bird, drumsticks, or thighs, use just half of the mojo recipe. Submitted by karmicflower Updated on July 14, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 13 13 13 13 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins Additional Time: 4 hrs 10 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins Servings: 8 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt ½ teaspoon dried oregano 2 tablespoons minced garlic 3 tablespoons lime juice 3 tablespoons orange juice 1 (6 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces Directions Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat until very hot. Meanwhile, mash cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic together in a heat-proof bowl until a paste forms. Remove oil from the heat and whisk in paste; allow to cool slightly. Stir in lime juice and orange juice. Place chicken into a large resealable bag; pour in marinade and shake until chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove chicken from marinade and shake off excess. Discard remaining marinade. Arrange chicken in a roasting pan. Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Editor's Note: Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary. I Made It Print 104 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 562 Calories 40g Fat 2g Carbs 46g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 562 % Daily Value * Total Fat 40g 51% Saturated Fat 9g 46% Cholesterol 146mg 49% Sodium 501mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 1g Protein 46g 92% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Calcium 33mg 3% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 439mg 9% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.