Mojo Chicken Thighs

This meal has protein, grains, and veggies to keep you full and energized.

Juicy chicken thighs served with savory Spanish rice and crisp green beans for a bold, well-balanced meal for the whole family!

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1½ lb. chicken thighs
  • ½ cup orange juice (about 1 orange)
  • ¼ cup lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp cumin, ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

Yellow Rice

  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ tsp turmeric

Green Beans

  • 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed
  • pinch black pepper & garlic powder

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, garlic, paprika, oregano, cumin, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Set ¼ cup marinade aside for later. Add chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in turmeric and salt.
  3. Add rice and cook 2–3 minutes, stirring to coat with the spices. Add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil. Cook chicken 5–6 minutes per side until browned.
  5. Add the reserved marinade to the skillet, reduce heat, cover loosely, and cook 3–4 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F. Garnish with cilantro and keep warm.
  6. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add green beans and cook 3–4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain well.
  7. Season green beans with garlic powder and black pepper.
  8. Serve chicken with yellow rice and green beans.

Get Your Kids Involved

  • Wash the green beans
  • Snap or trim the ends off green beans
  • Measure and pour rice and water
  • Mix the marinade ingredients
  • Help place chicken in the marinade (with clean hands)
  • Stir the rice before cooking (with help)
  • Add seasonings and spices
  • Set the table
  • Squeeze lime or lemon over the finished dish
  • Help plate the meal

Healthy Tips

  • Marinate the chicken as long as you can for more flavor. To save time when prepping dinner marinate in the fridge overnight. 
  • Chicken has high protein to help build strong muscles
  • Green beans add fiber to help your digestion
  • Citrus marinade adds flavor without extra salt
  • Rice gives your body energy to stay active

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