Spicy Citrus Chicken
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:1 Hour
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Cook Time:PT1H15M15 Minutes
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Yield:4 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Juice and zest of 2 large limes
- Juice and zest of 2 large oranges
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for spicier chicken, leave seeds and ribs)
- Dash your favorite hot pepper sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 566.99g boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Juice and zest of 2 large limes
- Juice and zest of 2 large oranges
- 118.29ml olive oil
- 4.26g dried oregano
- 2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for spicier chicken, leave seeds and ribs)
- Dash your favorite hot pepper sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Ready for summer grilling? This chicken marinade is an easy way to add loads of flavor to your backyard BBQ.
Preparation
STEP 1
Place chicken in a large re-sealable bag.
STEP 2
In a bowl, whisk together lime juice and zest, orange juice and zest, olive oil, oregano, garlic, jalapeño and pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
STEP 3
Pour marinade over chicken in bag and lay flat in a shallow dish. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to four hours, turning occasionally.
STEP 4
Preheat grill to high.
STEP 5
Remove chicken from marinade and grill until nicely browned, and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 4-6 minutes per side.
Options
This marinade recipe will also work on chicken breasts or if you prefer, bone-in skin on chicken thighs or breasts.
This recipe yields enough marinade for up to 2 pounds of chicken.
Alternately, chicken can also be baked at 425˚F for about 20 minutes.