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August 2013

Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs

By Alison RomanPhotography by Hirsheimer Hamilton

3.8

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An aggressively seasoned marinade delivers big flavor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    50 minutes

  • Yield

    4 Servings

Ingredients

1

bunch scallions, thinly sliced

1

/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only

2

garlic cloves, chopped

1

tsp finely grated lime zest

1

tsp 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

tbsp kosher salt

2

pounds skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

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Preparation

  1. 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 instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°, 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

Calories (kcal) 250 Fat (g) 12 Saturated Fat (g) 2.5 Cholesterol (mg) 105 Carbohydrates (g) 7 Dietary Fiber (g) 1 Total Sugars (g) 1 Protein (g) 27 Sodium (mg) 1950
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