Baked Cuban Chicken

Baked Cuban Chicken

This recipe was inspired by a take-out restaurant in Florida and perfected by my mother. For all of you who are looking for a different way to have your chicken, try this recipe! A favorite in this household. Serve with rice and peas or quartered roast potatoes.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken breasts, cut in half
  • 2 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 chicken drumsticks
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • ¾ cup 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
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Directions

Step 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 thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour, or overnight.

Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 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.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, about 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270
Calories
13g
Fat
10g
Carbs
28g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat13g 17%
Saturated Fat3g 17%
Cholesterol87mg 29%
Sodium218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate10g 3%
Dietary Fiber1g 3%
Total Sugars4g
Protein28g
Vitamin C19mg 96%
Calcium43mg 3%
Iron2mg 11%
Potassium432mg 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.

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