Spicy Orange Marinated Chicken
Marinated in a spicy fresh orange sauce and grilled to smoky perfection, this orange marinated chicken will quickly become a cookout favorite.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 354kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- 1-1/2 to 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for topping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk garlic, ginger, vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, orange juice, zest, and red pepper flakes until combined. Season marinade with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place chicken in a sealable bag or a shallow bowl and pour marinade over top. Seal bag shut and place on a plate or cover bowl. Marinate chicken in fridge at least 2 hours or up to 12.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large skillet to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry (do not discard marinade).
- Arrange chicken thighs on grill or in skillet on stovetop and allow to cook, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
- Pour marinade into a small pan and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to cook 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently until marinade is reduced and slightly thickened.
- Transfer chicken to a plate and drizzle with sauce. Top with green onions and sesame seeds and serve warm. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions
Store chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 chicken thigh | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg