Cuban-Style Slow Cooker Mojo Chicken

Tangy and bright citrus flavors light up the taste of this chicken, prepared in the slow cooker. Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are slow-cooked in a mixture of citrus juices and seasonings. You can shred the chicken breasts for an ingredient in other dishes, with a little liquid from the cooker, or you can serve the chicken breasts whole, as a main dish, with the yummy sauce. We like these whole, with Cuban Black Beans I, a recipe from the site, and steamed white rice.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 348 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water
• ½ cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• ¼ cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine fruit juices, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, cumin, pepper flakes, coriander, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Pulse several times until mixture is well blended and smooth.

Step 2

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker. Pour juice mixture over all, cover, and cook on High setting until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 2 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Step 3

Shred cooked chicken with two forks, adding a little liquid from the slow cooker, if desired. If serving as a main dish, remove chicken to a plate, cover, and keep warm.

Step 4

Strain liquid into a 1-quart saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil until the liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl and stir until there are no lumps. Add cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring continuously. Allow mixture to boil about 2 minutes, stirring continuously.

Step 5

Remove from heat when the sauce is thickened. Adjust seasonings, if necessary. Serve whole chicken breasts with sauce, if desired.