Name: Orange Marinated Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 12 chicken thighs (boneless and skinless); 6 oranges (peeled and seeded, coarsely chopped); 1 onion (coarsely chopped); 1/2 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (7 ounce size - (if not available, use 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)); 3 cloves garlic; 1/3 Cup cilantro (chopped); 1 TBLS fresh rosemary leaves; 1 TBLS fresh thyme leaves; 1 TBLS fresh marjoram leaves; 1 tsp salt

Orange Marinated Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

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Servings

Ingredients

12 chicken thighs boneless and skinless
6 oranges peeled and seeded, coarsely chopped
1 onion coarsely chopped
1/2 can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce 7 ounce size – (if not available, use 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper)
3 cloves garlic
1/3 Cup cilantro chopped
1 TBLS fresh rosemary leaves
1 TBLS fresh thyme leaves
1 TBLS fresh marjoram leaves
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation

1 In food processor, combine orange pieces, onion pieces, chipotle peppers, garlic, cilantro, rosemary, thyme, marjoram and salt.2 Pulse to make a coarse puree.3 Pour marinade into a large zipper-lock plastic bag, add chicken thighs and seal bag. 4 Shake gently to coat chicken completely. Refrigerate overnight.5 Coat a large, cast iron skillet with cooking spray. Remove chicken from orange marinade, wiping off excess. Preheat skillet over high heat. 6 Reduce the heat to medium-high, add chicken and cook until nicely browned on one side, about 5 minutes. 7 Turn chicken over and finish cooking, about 5 minutes more. 8 Chicken should be cooked through, but still juicy. Serve hot, room temperature or cool.
Source: National Chicken Council