Mojo Chicken

If you're in need of an easy and versatile dinner, look no further! No chopping, just throw a few ingredients in a slow cooker and voila! Dinner!

Beth

Prep Time 5

Slow Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 5

Servings

1-2 tsp olive oil
2 lbs boneless chicken (thighs preferred, but breasts or a combination will work too)
1 cup mojo criollo marinade
salt and pepper to taste

Salt and pepper both sides of the chicken. Heat olive oil over medium high heat. Brown chicken on each side for about 2 minutes. This helps add to the flavor, but if you're in a hurry, skip it! Side note - I'm completely in love with my new slow cooker. It's stovetop and oven safe so I can sear my chicken on the stove without dirtying another pan!
Pour mojo criollo marinade over chicken. Cover with lid and cook on High for 3-4 hours or on Low for 6-7 hours. Shred chicken in the slow cooker a little bit and serve over rice with black beans and spoon some extra sauce over top! So easy and delicious!

Salt and pepper both sides of chicken. In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken for 2 minutes on each side. Cook in batches if necessary so you don't overcrowd the pan.
Add all chicken back to the pan and pour in mojo criollo marinade. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to simmer. Continue cooking for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and easily falls apart (chicken should measure 165º F when temperature is taken with a thermometer).

Pork tenderloin can easily be substituted for the chicken. Just brown the tenderloin on each side, then slice into 1-2 inch thick slices. Place in slow cooker with marinade and continue cooking using the above method.

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.