Trying to recreate a mojito cocktail, this recipe for mojito chicken with spaghetti, lime and rum hits all the right bells and whistles on the taste buds!
Having recently been on a wonderful 7 day cruise to the Caribbean, I’m trying hard to recapture some of the flavors we experienced while we were away.
One of my absolute favorite things that I indulged in on vacation was the Mojito cocktail. Minty, zesty, rum laden and tropically delicious! Oh baby, those were soooo good !!
Nothing beats lounging poolside, sipping on one of these babies. Ahh, I can almost feel the wind in my hair 🙂
Here then, is my version of a Mojito cocktail – on a dinner plate!
MOJITO CHICKEN AND SPAGHETTI {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
For the chicken:
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4-5 limes, zested first and then juiced (reserve the zest for later)
3 cloves garlic, grated
1/4 cup rum (light or dark)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup water
1 pound spaghetti
-In a small bowl, mix the lime juice, garlic, rum, and mint leaves. Pour over the chicken breasts and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
-After your chicken has marinated, remove from liquid and pat the chicken dry on both sides with paper towels. Discard the marinade.
-In a large saute pan, over medium high heat, add the olive oil and the brown chicken on each side approximately 8-10 minutes per side. Add the water. Reduce the heat to low and cover.
-Continue cooking the chicken on low for 15 minutes (or until the juices run clear and it’s completely cooked through).
There you have it. It’s as easy as one, two, tree, mon.
Until we eat again,
You know how much I love those mojito flavors – sounds right up my alley!
Oh my gosh, I love this! All of these flavors are calling to me, and it's making me hungry.
I love marinating chicken in alcohol & I love mojitos so this is a winner
Sounds like you had one delicious time! Love all the flavors.
This sounds great! Was it as delicious as it looks??? Yum!