Baked Cuban Chicken

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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:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

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

  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.

  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  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.

  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 Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 218mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 28g 57%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 432mg 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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