citrus-marinated chicken thighs

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Grapeview, WA

An aggressively seasoned marinade delivers big flavor. From Bon Appetit, August 2013.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Broil

Ingredients For citrus-marinated chicken thighs

  • 1 bunch
    scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch
    cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
  • 2
    garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    finely grated lime zest
  • 1 tsp
    finely grated orange zest
  • 1/4 c
    fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 c
    fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 c
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    vegetable oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    kosher salt
  • 2 lb
    skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

How To Make citrus-marinated chicken thighs

  • 1
    Set aside 1/4 cup sliced scallions. Pulse cilantro, garlic, citrus zests, citrus juices, soy sauce, oil, salt, and remaining scallions in a food processor or blender until a coarse purée forms. Set aside 1/4 cup marinade; place remaining marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat. Chill at least 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place, skin side down, on a foil-lined broilerproof baking sheet; discard marinade. Broil chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Turn; continue to broil until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken with reserved marinade and scallions.
  • 3
    DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

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