Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken
Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken highlights bright lemon balanced with warm allspice, cumin, and a gentle kick of red pepper. The meat stays juicy with a golden, pan-seared crust and savory onions that perfume every bite. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual gathering when you want bold, citrusy flavors without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook50 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the chicken pieces in a large bowl. Add the onion, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, allspice, onion powder, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper; stir to coat. Cover the bowl and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 8 hours.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet. Add the chicken pieces, keeping the marinade in the bowl; pan-fry until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Move the chicken to the prepared baking dish and pour the reserved marinade over the top.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear, about 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the chicken pieces should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 433.79 kcal High
- Protein 16.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.52 g Moderate
- Total Fat 35.27 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.61 g High
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High
- Cholesterol 87.03 mg High
- Sodium 326.46 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.52 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 28.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.4 mg Low Source
- Potassium 222.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.65 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Oven Roasted Cuban Style Chicken is a Cuban dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Thigh, and Cooking Spray. Each serving provides about 433.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken?
- It is a Cuban recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Drumsticks, Chicken Thigh, Cooking Spray, Ground Allspice. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken?
- Explore these Cuban side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
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