Embark on a culinary journey to tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Chinese Citrus Chicken Thighs recipe. This dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring succulent chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant blend of citrus juices, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. The chicken is then roasted to perfection, resulting in a tender and juicy interior with a crispy, caramelized exterior.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a collection of complementary dishes to elevate your dining experience. Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Citrus Slaw, a refreshing and tangy accompaniment that perfectly complements the richness of the chicken. For a savory side, try our Steamed Jasmine Rice, which provides a delicate and fluffy base for the flavorful chicken. And to satisfy your sweet cravings, our Orange Creamsicle Bars offer a delightful dessert option, combining the zesty flavors of orange and cream in a creamy, frozen treat.
With our comprehensive guide, you'll have everything you need to create an unforgettable Chinese-inspired meal. From the tantalizing main course to the refreshing sides and decadent dessert, this culinary journey promises to delight your senses and leave you craving for more.
GRILLED CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield about 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper. In a non-reactive baking dish large enough to hold all the chicken to marinate, whisk together the vegetable oil, citrus zests and juices, cayenne pepper and the thyme. Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to a couple hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill. Remove the chicken from marinade and let excess drip back into dish. Place chicken on the hot grill, without overcrowding the pieces. Grill until fully cooked through, turning occasionally, about 15 minutes total, depending on how hot your grill is. Serve immediately.
CHINESE CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS
The mix of ingredients in this recipe may seem really strange, but the aroma and the taste are just out of this world.
Provided by LARavenscroft
Categories Chicken Livers
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Remove the surface layer of fat from the thighs. Rinse and towel dry.
- In a large non-stick skillet, combine all remaining ingredients.
- Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture up to a boil, then add the chicken (bones up).
- Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove the cover, turn the chicken pieces over, raise the heat to medium, and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the chicken is glazed, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 877.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 29
CHINESE LEMON CHICKEN
This scrumptious Chinese Lemon Chicken has an incredibly tasty and crispy coating, served with a delicious lemon sauce and is ready in just 30 minutes! This is a classic Chinese takeout recipe, but can be easily made at home!
Provided by Joanna Cismaru
Categories Dinner Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Butterfly the chicken breasts: Slice the chicken breasts in half lengthwise (butterflied) to get two thinner pieces from each breast.
- Prepare the dredge: Combine the eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. In another bowl combine the ½ cup cornstarch with the flour and mix well.
- Dredge the chicken: Dredge the chicken through the egg first, then through the flour mixture.
- Fry chicken in batches: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the skillet, as many as you can fit, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Transfer the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat with remaining chicken.
- Make the lemon sauce: Drain any leftover oil from the skillet. Add the butter to the skillet and melt. Add the lemon juice, sugar, chicken broth, ¼ tsp salt and 1 tbsp of cornstarch. Whisk everything well together and cook until the sauce has thickened and is smooth.
- Finish the dish and serve: Slice the chicken into thin strips and pour lemon sauce over. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 chicken piece, Calories 255 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 108 mg, Sodium 391 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 9 g
ASIAN CHICKEN THIGHS
The thick, tangy sauce makes this dish one of my favorite Asian chicken recipes. Serve the chicken over long grain rice or with ramen noodle slaw. -Dave Farrington, Midwest City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until golden brown, 8-10 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, whisk water, brown sugar, orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, garlic, pepper flakes and five-spice powder. Pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until chicken is tender, 30-35 minutes, turning chicken occasionally., In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with rice. Freeze option: Cool chicken. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat slowly in a covered skillet until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS
Slightly spicy, but the sweetness tames the heat. Serve with rice.
Provided by Essanaye
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, chili garlic sauce, garlic, and salt in a bowl until smooth. Pour half the marinade into a large plastic zipper bag; retain the other half of the sauce. Place the chicken thighs into the bag containing marinade, squeeze all the air out of the bag, and seal. Shake a few times to coat chicken; refrigerate for 1 hour, turning bag once or twice.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
- Pour the other half of the marinade into a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often, to thicken sauce. Remove the chicken from the bag; discard used marinade. Place chicken thighs into a 9x13-inch baking dish, and brush with 1/3 of the thickened marinade from the saucepan.
- Bake 30 minutes, basting one more time after 10 minutes; an instant-read thermometer inserted into a chicken thigh should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Let stand for 5 or 10 minutes; meanwhile, bring remaining marinade back to a boil for 1 or 2 minutes, and serve chicken with marinade. Sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 544 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1852.3 mg, Sugar 22 g
HONEY-LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
Here's another recipe with chicken thighs, which are actually considered one of the favorite parts of the chicken in Chinese cooking, as they aren't as dry as the breast. (This recipe isn't particularly Chinese; I'm just going off on tangents.) Enjoy!
Provided by ChrisMc
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Grate 1 tsp of zest from the lemon, and press 1 tbs of juice.
- Combine the zest and juice with stock, honey, and soy sauce.
- Heat oil in a large wok with a cover and brown the thighs.
- Remove the thighs from oil and add the onion; saute until soft.
- Add the rice, pepper, and broth mixture; top with the browned thighs.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
GRILLED MEDITERRANEAN-INSPIRED CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS
Citrus/herb flavored chicken thighs. Serve with couscous or orzo and freshly steamed vegetables. I like to serve this with the Orzo with Parmesan and Basil recipe on this site by DODIEPAJER.
Provided by westcoastcook
Categories Chicken Thighs
Time 45m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, thyme, and pepper together in a bowl and pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken thighs, coat with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Remove chicken thighs from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 4 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.3 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 68.8 mg
LEMON CHICKEN THIGHS
Lemon chicken thighs are my comfort food for cold winter nights or whenever I feel under the weather! Combine with some rice and veggies for a complete meal. Tastes good even the next day.
Provided by varsha
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Thigh Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix garlic, brown sugar, thyme, rosemary, allspice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Pat chicken dry and rub with the spice mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook until crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip. Pour chicken stock around the thighs. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon into the skillet. Slice the second lemon and arrange over the thighs.
- Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Discard lemon slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 267.7 calories, Carbohydrate 9.9 g, Cholesterol 65.6 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 18.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 387.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
Tips:
- To make sure the chicken thighs are cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that they have reached an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- If you don't have orange marmalade, you can use lemon marmalade or apricot preserves instead.
- For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken thighs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, noodles, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
This Chinese Citrus Chicken Thighs recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a flavorful and healthy meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the citrus marinade gives it a bright and tangy flavor. Whether you grill, bake, or pan-fry the chicken thighs, this recipe is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!
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