CITRUS MARINATED CHICKEN THIGHS

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Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 bunch Scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 bunch Cilantro, leaves and tender stems only
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon Lime zest, finely grated
1 teaspoon Orange zest, finely grated
1/4 cup Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Orange Juice, freshly squeezed
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon Kosher Salt
2 pounds Chicken thighs, skin-on bone in

Steps:

Set aside 1/4 c 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. Set aside 1/4 cup marinade; place remaining marinade in a large resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, seal bag and turn to coat. Chill at least 20 minutes.
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. Turn; continue to broil until cooked through and an instant read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of thigh registers 165 degrees, about 12-15 minutes longer. Serve chicken nwith reserved marinade and scallions.