Baked Cuban Chicken

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This mouthwatering Cuban-style chicken recipe was inspired by a popular Florida take-out spot and perfected over time by my mom! Serve with rice and peas, or roast potatoes.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half

  • 2 bone-in chicken thighs

  • 2 chicken drumsticks

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ¾ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced garlic

  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice

  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • cooking spray

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Place chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet. Add chicken pieces, reserving marinade in the bowl. Pan-fry chicken until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish. Pour reserved marinade on top.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of chicken pieces should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
13g Fat
10g Carbs
28g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 432mg 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.