Grilled Citrus Chicken
This grilled citrus chicken is easy to make and requires little prep time. Let the chicken marinate in a mixture of garlic, citrus juice, spices and honey, and then grill. Serve the meat with a salad for a tasty and refreshing weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 2 lb/900g)
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) honey
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Orange wedges, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the orange wedges. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill, setting the burners to high (see note). Oil the grate.
- Drain the chicken and set the marinade aside.
- Reduce the temperature of the barbecue to medium-low. Place the chicken on the grate. Using a pastry brush, cover the chicken with the reserved marinade. Close the lid and grill for 8 to 10 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving dish. Serve with orange wedges and our watermelon, lime and jalapeño salad, if desired.
This grilled citrus chicken is easy to make and requires little prep time. Let the chicken marinate in a mixture of garlic, citrus juice, spices and honey, and then grill. Serve the meat with a salad for a tasty and refreshing weeknight meal.