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Mojito marinated chicken
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Mojito Grilled Chicken Recipe

This mojito chicken starts with a zesty rum, lime, and mint marinade before quickly cooking on the grill. Finish with a mint sauce for a light and fresh dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 385kcal
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Grill or Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1½ - 2 pounds*
  • 3 limes juiced and zested**
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • 1 small shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Mint Sauce:

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh mint chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • fresh lime juice to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Whisk together the lime juice and zest, rum, mint, shallot, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and salt in a large shallow dish.
    3 limes, ¼ cup rum, ¼ cup fresh mint, 1 small shallot, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 4 cloves garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    Combining mint, lime, rum, and other marinade ingredients in a dish.
  • Add the chicken to the marinade, and coat on all sides. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
    Chicken breasts marinating in mojito marinade.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through. Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165℉.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mint sauce ingredients.
    ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh mint, ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 cloves garlic, ½ tablespoon honey, fresh lime juice, salt and pepper
    Cilantro lime mint sauce in a small bowl.
  • Drizzle over the chicken before serving.
    Drizzling cilantro lime mint sauce onto grilled chicken breast.
  • If desired, serve with rice and mango salsa.
    Mojito marinated chicken and mint sauce served with rice and salsa.

Notes

*This marinade can be used on thighs, drumsticks, or any cut of chicken instead.
**Use fresh limes for the best flavor. Fully juice and zest each one for the marinade.
Becky's Top Tips:
  • If using thicker chicken breasts, slice them in half to create thinner pieces; or place the breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap, and pound them to an even thinness. This will help them cook through quickly and evenly.
  • The chicken can marinate for as little as 1 hour and still become quite flavorful. But it can marinate in the fridge for up to 8 hours to help prep ahead.
  • To keep the chicken juicy, flip it over just 1 time while on the grill. Flipping it too often will slowly dry it out.
  • The mint cilantro sauce only takes a minute to whisk together at the end, but it can sit in the fridge while you cook instead.
Storage: Store mojito chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 137mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg