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Chipotle Orange Chicken Thighs
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5 from 2 votes

Grilled Chipotle Orange Chicken Thighs

A flavorful combination of orange juice and chipotle peppers makes for delicious grilled chicken thighs!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinating Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 - 6 servings
Calories: 372kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs about 6-8 chicken thighs
  • ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon chipotle en adobo sauce (you can just get the saucy part from the canned chipotles en adobo sauce or you can puree the whole can - peppers and sauce - and use that, freezing the leftovers)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place chicken thighs in a Tupperware or Ziploc baggie.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest ,olive oil, chipotle en adobo sauce, minced garlic, and salt.
  • Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix well to combine.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes or ideally, 4-8 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill the chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 215mg | Sodium: 493mg | Potassium: 594mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg