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Grilled Citrus Chicken Skewers

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Citrus Chicken, Grilled Chicken
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Marie Todd
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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1" pieces

Instructions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients except for the chicken into a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Add chicken and coat well with marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate. Allow chicken to marinate for an hour up to 4 hours.
  3. Remove chicken from the refrigerator and thread onto the skewers.
  4. Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes on each side or until the chicken is cooked through.

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Recipe Notes

If you're using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes up to 3 hours to avoid them from burning on the grill.