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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 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 433.85 kcal High 22%
- Protein 16.05 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 12.17 g 4%
- Total Fat 35.36 g High 45%
- Saturated Fat 4.68 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.02 g High --
- Cholesterol 87.52 mg High 29%
- Sodium 294.44 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.42 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.69 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.44 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 222.91 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 7.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.4 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
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 433.85 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 433.85 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.
- Is Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken healthy?
- Oven-Roasted Cuban-Style Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 433.85 calories and 16.05 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 294.44 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.68 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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