Cuban Mojo Chicken & Yellow Rice Meal Prep Bowl
Mojo-marinated chicken with yellow rice and black beans, packed for meal prep.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
This meal prep version of our Mojo Citrus Marinated Chicken Black Bean Bowl drops the plantains, which don't reheat well, and pairs mojo chicken with Cuban-style yellow rice and black beans. A reserved portion of mojo goes on after reheating.
Why this recipe works
Reserving uncooked mojo gives a fresh citrus-garlic hit after reheating. Turmeric gives the rice its yellow color affordably; saffron adds aroma.
Ingredient notes
Keep the reserved mojo away from raw chicken.
Common mistakes
- Marinating overnight in citrus.
- Using the raw marinade as a sauce.
What to serve with it
Pickled red onions or avocado.
Meal prep
Lasts 4 days.
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Cooking tips
Pat the chicken dry so it browns. Spoon mojo on right before eating.
Swaps and variations
Use thighs. Add plantains if eating within a day.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate within 2 hours for up to 4 days. Reheat to 165°F (74°C), then add mojo.
Recipe
Cuban Mojo Chicken & Yellow Rice Meal Prep Bowl
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total
- 50 min
- Makes
- 4 bowls
Ingredients
You’ll need: large skillet; medium saucepan with lid; small saucepan; 4 meal prep containers; instant-read thermometer
Method
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Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, 2 tablespoons oil, garlic, cumin, oregano and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Reserve 1/4 cup; marinate the chicken in the rest 30 minutes to 4 hours.
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Bring the rice, broth, turmeric, saffron and remaining salt to a boil, cover and simmer on low 15 minutes; rest 5 minutes.
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Pat the chicken dry. Heat the remaining oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook 5 to 6 minutes per side, until 165°F (74°C). Rest and slice.
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Warm the black beans.
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Divide rice, beans and chicken among 4 containers and pack the reserved mojo separately. Cool before sealing.
Questions
Do I need saffron?
No; turmeric gives the color.
How is this different from our Mojo Citrus Marinated Chicken Black Bean Bowl?
No plantains, yellow rice instead of white, built for meal prep.
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