Sheet-Pan Mojo Chicken with Green Beans & Potatoes

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This sheet-pan mojo chicken is a bold, citrusy dinner that’s easy to throw together on a single pan. The chicken marinates in a zesty blend of citrus juices and oregano, infusing it with Cuban-inspired flavors. Instead of discarding all of the marinade, the onions and garlic are removed and roasted on the chicken as a savory topping that adds extra depth. Crisp-tender green beans and red potatoes round out the meal, soaking up the flavorful juices as they roast.

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Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

Active Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 50 mins
Servings:
4
Ingredients for a recipe include chicken pieces green beans red potatoes garlic onions seasonings and various liquid ingredients on a table

Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

Mojo Chicken

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • ¼ cup orange juice

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • ¼ cup diced yellow onion (about ¼ medium onion)

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 6 cloves)

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 4 (4-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper

Vegetables

  • 3 medium red potatoes, scrubbed and cubed (1-inch; about 3 cups)

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder

  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt, divided

  • teaspoon ground pepper

  • 3 cups green beans, trimmed (about 12 ounces)

Directions

  1. Marinate chicken: Mix ¼ cup each oil and orange juice, 2 tablespoons each lime juice and lemon juice, ¼ cup onion, 1 tablespoon garlic and 1 teaspoon oregano in a large bowl. Season trimmed chicken thighs with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Add the chicken to the mojo marinade; cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.

    Uncooked chicken pieces marinating in a clear bowl with seasonings and garlic placed next to a cloth napkin

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

  2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on one half of the baking sheet. Strain the solids from the marinade; top the chicken with the onions and garlic; discard any remaining marinade.

  4. Prepare vegetables: Toss cubed potatoes, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon each onion powder and chili powder and ⅛ teaspoon salt together in a clean large bowl. Add to the other half of the baking sheet; reserve the bowl. Roast the chicken and potatoes for 20 minutes.

    Baked chicken pieces with diced potatoes on a sheet pan

    Photographer: Jake Sternquist, Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth, Prop Stylist: Breanna Ghazali.

  5. Meanwhile, toss trimmed green beans in the reserved bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, ⅛ teaspoon pepper and the remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt. Stir the potatoes. Spread the green beans throughout the baking sheet; continue roasting until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165°F and the potatoes and green beans are fork-tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

EatingWell.com, July 2025

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

413 Calories
20g Fat
29g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh & 1 cup vegetables
Calories 413
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 5g
Added Sugars 0g 0%
Protein 32g 64%
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 138mg 46%
Vitamin A 42µg
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
Vitamin D 0µg
Vitamin E 3mg 17%
Folate 55µg
Vitamin K 48µg
Sodium 441mg 19%
Calcium 73mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Magnesium 79mg 19%
Potassium 1024mg 22%
Zinc 3mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0µg
Omega 3 0g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.