Name: Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced; 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup fresh orange juice; 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Citrus-Marinated Chicken ThighsHirsheimer & Hamilton

An aggressively seasoned marinade delivers big flavor.

Recipe information

Total Time
50 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced

1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only

2 garlic cloves, chopped

1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

1/4 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 tablespoon kosher salt

2 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Preparation

Step 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.
Step 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 instantread thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken with reserved marinade and scallions.
Step 3
DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 250 calories

12 g fat

1 g fiber

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit

TagsChicken Thigh Chicken Poultry Citrus Fruit Scallion Onion Root Vegetable Vegetable Main Dinner Dairy Free Nut Free Make Ahead Broil Food Processor Bon Appétit

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