Mojito Chicken with Spaghetti, Lime, and Rum Recipe

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 !!

*Disclaimer – This recipe was originally published in 2011. I’m working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I’m sure you’ll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

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.

-Salt and pepper each breast to taste.
-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).

-While the chicken is cooking, prepare your spaghetti according to the package directions but cutting the cooking time short by 2 minutes.

-Meanwhile combine the following ingredients to make a light sauce for the spaghetti:

For the spaghetti:

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

4-5 limes, juiced

3-4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

2 tablespoons mint leaves, chopped

zest of 2-3 limes

1 cup frozen peas

lime zest and chopped mint for garnish (if desired)

-In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, mint and zest.

-Drain the spaghetti and add the frozen peas, tossing to combine.

-On low heat, add the olive oil and mint mixture to the spaghetti and continue to heat for an additional 3-4 minutes.

-Toss it all together and plate with the chicken breast topping the spaghetti.

-Garnish with additional lime zest and mint if desired.

There you have it. It’s as easy as one, two, tree, mon.

A little bit of island flavor no matter where you live!

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Until we eat again, I hope you have a delicious day!

Maranda

Monday 9th of May 2011

This sounds great! Was it as delicious as it looks??? Yum!

Megan'sCookin'

Tuesday 26th of April 2011

Sounds like you had one delicious time! Love all the flavors.

kat

Thursday 21st of April 2011

I love marinating chicken in alcohol & I love mojitos so this is a winner

Elle

Wednesday 20th of April 2011

Oh my gosh, I love this! All of these flavors are calling to me, and it's making me hungry.

RJ Flamingo

You know how much I love those mojito flavors - sounds right up my alley!