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Grilled citrus marinated chicken thighs

Recipe Information

Description:
Grilled citrus marinated chicken thighs is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 40 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 55 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 40 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 55 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Grilling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on, trimmed of excess fat

  • Kosher salt to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1/3 cup olive oil

  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

  • 1 orange, zested and juiced

  • 1 lime, zested and juiced

  • Cayenne pepper to taste

  • 10 sprigs fresh thyme

Directions

  • Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

  • Whisk together the olive oil, citrus zests and juices, thyme, and cayenne pepper.

  • Coat both sides of the chicken thighs with the citrus mixture and place in a non-reactive baking dish.

  • Let the thighs sit in the marinade for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

  • After 30 minutes. remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, allowing the excess to drip back into dish, and place on a preheated grill.

  • Grill until fully cooked, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 172 cal

  • Total fat: 15g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Cholesterol: 26mg

  • Sodium: 609mg

  • Carbohydrate: 3g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 6g