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Orange Marinated Chicken Thighs

Orange Marinated Chicken Thighs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Servings

6 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