Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs

Name: Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
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

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.

4 servings

2 hr 40 min

Published October 4, 2025

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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