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Citrus marinated chicken thighs on a white plate with lemon slices to the right and sitting on white washed vintage wood
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Citrus Marinated Chicken Thighs

This tasty dish will leave you wanting another bite! Filled with citrus flavors and brown sugar.
Course dinner, Lunch, Main
Cuisine American, Southern
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 784kcal
Author Jessica Robinson

Ingredients

  • Marinate:
  • 2-3 pounds chicken thighs
  • ¾ cup Whiskey or Bourbon
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup packed brown sugar
  • zest and juice from one orange
  • zest and juice from one lemon
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • slices of lemon and oranges for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large Ziploc bag, add the marinate ingredients and push around with your fingers to combine. Place the chicken thighs in the bag and let marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 24 hours. The longer you leave it in the marinate the more flavor the chicken will have.
  • Grill the chicken pieces on medium to high for about 5-6 minutes each side, flipping only once. Or until the chicken is cooked thoroughly. Serve with citrus slices, seasoned potatoes and seasonal vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 784kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1.7mg