Classy chicken thighs
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- Prep Time20 mins
- Total Time5 hrs 16 mins
- Makes4 servings
© Royalty-Free/Masterfile
Ingredients
8 chicken thighs
2 lemons
1 cup orange juice
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano leaves
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Place thighs, skin-side down, on a cutting board. Cut meat away from bone. Remove and discard skin, then flatten chicken slightly with your hand. Trim off any fat.
Squeeze 1/2 cup (125 mL) juice from lemons. Stir with orange juice, oil, basil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Place thighs in a glass dish. Add marinade and cover dish. Marinate in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn once during marinating.
Preheat barbecue and lightly oil grill. Drain marinade and reserve. Grill thighs until golden, from 8 to 10 minutes per side. Brush often with marinade, except for last 5 minutes of grilling. Serve with a rice pilaf and a Greek salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 187, Protein 27g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 7g.
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