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Grilled Citrus Marinated Chicken

Grilled Citrus Marinated Chicken

Cheri Renee
Grilled Citrus Marinated Chicken is a simple grilling recipe with a lemon and orange marinade and then grilled to perfection
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 233 kcal

Equipment

  • Grill

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tbsps orange juice
  • 3 Tbsps lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsps olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp dijon mustard
  • kosher salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Instructions
 

  • Put the orange juice, lemon juice, olive oil, dijon mustard, kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes in a mason jar or container with a lid. Shake until combined.
  • Trim the chicken thighs if needed and place them in a gallon size plastic bag. Add half of the citrus marinade and more kosher salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Massage the bag until the chicken is coated and marinate in the fridge several hours or overnight.
  • Preheat thr grill to medium high. Once hot, grill the chicken 5 to 6 minutes per side.
  • Serve with the other half of the citrus marinade for dipping.
    Note: The citrus marinade is thin, if you want a creamier or thicker dipping sauce mix it with a little mayo.
Keyword Chicken, Citrus, Easy, Grilled, Grilling Recipe, Healthy, Marinated, Recipe