Chicken Thighs

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Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 2 lbs skin-on bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons of kante avocado oil with basil

Instructions

  1. Set aside 1/4 cup sliced scallions. Pulse cilantro, garlic, citrus zests, citrus juices, soy sauce, oil, salt, and remaining scallions in a food processor or blender until a coarse puree forms.
  2. et aside 1/4 cup marinade; place remaining marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag, and turn to coat.
  3. Chill at least 20 minutes.
  4. Preheat broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place, skin side down, on a foil-lined broilerproof baking sheet; discard marinade. Broil chicken until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  5. Turn; continue to broil until cooked through and an instantread thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165°F, 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken with reserved marinade and scallions.
  6. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 2 hours ahead. Keep chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

418 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10g 20% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 31.7g 12% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 6.2g 12% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11592.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1389.8mg 30% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 91.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 155.6mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 352mg 27% DV
Iron 12mg 67% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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