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## [Best Marinade on Earth: Mojo Criollo!](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/2007/05/18/best-marinade-on-earth-mojo-criollo/)

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[Food and Beverages](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/food/)

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[Summer Grill Series](https://goodluckdeluxe.com/category/food/summer-grill-series/)

Years ago, in my culinary heyday, I came up with the most amazing chicken marinade that I made by mixing citrus juices with garlic and EVOO (extra-virgin olive oil).

I didn’t know then that it had a name, but now I realize that it was similar to a Cuban-style marinade, [mojo criollo.](http://www.publix.com/aprons/meals/EthnicCuisine/SimpleMeal.do?mealId=306&mealGroupId=1010) My family LOVED this chicken!

Now that summer is fast-approaching, I realize some of you are itchin’ to try some new, fabulous grilling recipes. Never one to deprive my readers, I decided to do a feature on the best marinade in the world. Don’t you just love me?

Here in L.A., [Versailles Cuban Restaurant](http://www.versaillescuban.com/menu_b.html) makes a nice, tangy, **very garlicky** mojo chicken. It’s served with a side of Cuban black beans and rice and fried plantains
 (that are a little on the overcooked side, but hey).

Versailles’ garlic chicken is a bit extra-tangy, but believe me when I say you’ll get used to it and will even have a craving for it later. How they get that chicken skin so perfectly crispy is beyond me!

For your grilling pleasure, I found this kickin’ recipe on [RecipeZaar:](http://www.recipezaar.com/135130)

**Mojo Criollo**

1/4 cup lime juice, fresh squeezed
 1/2 cup orange juice, fresh squeezed
 1/2 cup olive oil
 1 teaspoon dried oregano
 6 garlic cloves, pressed
 salt, to taste
 black pepper, fresh ground, to taste

1. Add all ingredients to a small jar, cover and shake for 2 minutes.
 2. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
 3. Use as a marinade for meats and poultry.

Or if you’re lazy like me and prefer an already-made mojo, click this pic to order yours:

**You’ll want to kiss me after you taste this marinade.** Hey, don’t kiss me…just invite me over for dinner.

I’ll bring the [Cristal brewskis!](http://www.cervezacristal.com/ourBeer.html)

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