ZESTY BROILED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Sometimes, I just don't want to grill in the heat, outside. Using the broiler for these boneless, skinless chicken thighs only takes a few minutes, inside my air-conditioned kitchen, and gives the chicken a lovely char. We like Mexican flavors, so these can be sliced and used as fajitas, or as a soft chicken taco. I used them whole, as a main dish, to go along with Southwestern Veggie Skillet, on the Allrecipes site, and Mexican rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro or flat-leaf parsley.

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
¼ cup lime juice
¼ cup orange juice
8 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine onion, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, avocado oil, coriander, cumin, Mexican oregano, chipotle chile powder, and smoked paprika in the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse several times to mix, then puree for 1 minute, until there are no visible pieces.
  • Place marinade in a 1-gallon resealable bag and add chicken thighs. Squeeze out most of the air and seal. Gently squeeze contents of the bag until the chicken pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
  • Set an oven rack about 4 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Place marinated chicken thighs on a broiler pan.
  • Broil until chicken thighs start to char, about 8 minutes. Flip and continue broiling until the second side is lightly charred, about 7 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken thigh should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken pieces to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 14.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

Tumwesimire Miria
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I've been looking for a good recipe for broiled chicken thighs and this one is it! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Dinesh Regmi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken thighs. I made it with some leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The marinade really helped to flavor the chicken.


Angel Onuke
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Nour Mahmoud
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This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to chicken thighs. The marinade is easy to make and the chicken cooks up quickly. I served it with a side of rice and it was a delicious meal.


Nadeem Hussain
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I've been looking for a good recipe for broiled chicken thighs and this one is it! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the marinade is delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lwandle Theo
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and asked for the recipe. The marinade is perfect and the chicken is so juicy and flavorful.


Mr Awais
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they cooked in about 20 minutes. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Dickson Victor
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I'm not a big fan of chicken thighs, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the marinade was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lelly Nice
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken thighs. I made it with some leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken and it turned out great. The marinade really helped to flavor the chicken.


Ayodeji Isaac
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the marinade is easy to make. I like to serve it with rice and a side of vegetables.


promise anorue
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OMG, these chicken thighs were amazing! The zesty marinade made them so flavorful and juicy. I served them with roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes, and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper recipe.