Cuban Pollo a la Plancha (Easy Griddled Chicken Breast)
Cuban Pollo a la Plancha is a delicious and vibrant dish that captures the essence of Cuban cuisine right in your home. This easy griddled chicken breast is marinated in a zesty citrus mojo, making it tender and flavorful. Perfect for busy weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs wonderfully with sides like rice, beans, or sweet plantains. With its quick preparation time and bold flavors, this recipe will surely impress your family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Total Time: 21 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup mojo marinade
- 2 teaspoons homemade sazon completa
- 2–3 tablespoons neutral oil
Instructions
- Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Pound until about 1/4-inch thick for even cooking.
- In a shallow dish, marinate the chicken breasts with mojo marinade and season with sazon completa for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat oil in a griddle or large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and cook on the heated pan for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve hot with rice, black beans, or sweet plantains.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 135mg