Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a bright citrus sauce with scallions, cilantro, and Asian-inspired flavors. The chicken is broiled until golden and served with extra marinade and fresh scallions.
Ingredients
- •1 bunch scallions
- •½ bunch cilantro
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 teaspoon lime zest
- •1 teaspoon orange zest
- •¼ cup lime juice
- •¼ cup orange juice
- •¼ cup soy sauce
- •2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
- •2 pounds chicken skin-on
- •2 pounds chicken thighs
Cooking Instructions
- 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.
20 min
- 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.
20 min
- 3.
DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.
120 min
