Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken
Citrus-Marinated Chicken thighs and drumsticks soak up all the citrus deliciousness in the marinade and then get grilled to juicy perfection!
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Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 575kcal
Ingredients
- 1 bunch scallions, ends trimmed
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- Zest of 2 limes
- Zest of 1 large orange
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 4 pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks (usually 4 thighs, 5 drumsticks)
Instructions
- Combine green onions cilantro, garlic, citrus zests and juices, soy sauce, oil, and salt in a food processor or blender until a coarse purée forms. Place chicken in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour marinade in. Seal bag, gently knead and turn bag to coat chicken pieces. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Heat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 350-400 degrees), and remove chicken pieces with tongs and place on grill skin side down. Reserve marinade for later use.
- Cook chicken, turning as needed, until cooked through (165 degrees F.)
- Meanwhile, pour the reserved marinade into a small sauce pan and heat to boiling. Boil until sauce has reduced and thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Once chicken is cooked through, remove from grill and serve with the reduced sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 575kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 21g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1402mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 239IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 2mg
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