Sheet Pan Cuban Chicken With Citrus Avocado Salsa

(from castro15’s recipe box)

Categories: Meals

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh chopped oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest + orange juice
  • zest + juice of 1 lime
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 sweet onion, sliced
  • 2 russet potatoes, cut into wedges
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 small orange, sliced
  • Citrus Avocado Salsa
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • 1 orange, diced
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 jalapeƱo, seeded and chopped
  • juice from 1 lime
  • pinch of flaky sea salt

Directions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

  2. 2. On a rimmed baking sheet, combine the chicken, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, oregano, cumin, cayenne, orange juice + zest, lime juice + zest, and a large pinch each of salt and pepper. Toss well to evenly coat the chicken. Add the onions, potatoes, and bell peppers, and toss with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Arrange everything in an even layer. Add the orange slices and then transfer to the oven. Roast for 40-45 minutes, tossing halfway through cooking until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes golden.

  3. 3. Meanwhile, make the salsa. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and toss to combine.

  4. 4. To serve, top the chicken with the salsa. Eat!

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