Cuban Mojo Chicken

Name: Cuban Mojo Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cuba
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (boneless); 3 tbsp fresh orange juice; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp olive oil; Fresh cilantro and sliced onion to serve

Tender chicken marinated in Cuban mojo sauce — citrus, garlic, and cumin — then pan-seared until golden. A vibrant CKD-safe Latin classic.

Prep Time 25 min

Servings 2

Calories 270 kcal

CKD Rating Safe

Nutrition per serving

270

Calories

160mg

Phosphorus

160 / 800mg daily limit

230mg

Sodium

230 / 2000mg daily limit

330mg

Potassium

330 / 2000mg daily limit

CKD Dietitian Tip

Citrus juice adds incredible flavor without any sodium. This is a great way to make meat taste exciting on a low-salt diet.

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (boneless)
3 tbsp fresh orange juice
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp olive oil
Fresh cilantro and sliced onion to serve

Low Phosphorus Low Sodium

Instructions

1
Whisk together citrus juices, garlic, cumin, oregano — this is the mojo.
2
Marinate chicken in mojo at least 15 minutes (up to 2 hours).
3
Heat oil in pan over medium-high.
4
Sear chicken 6–7 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
5
Rest 3 minutes. Slice, drizzle with any remaining mojo.
6
Garnish with cilantro and raw onion rings.

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