Grilled Citrus-Chili Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallions

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in bright citrus and smoky chili, grilled to perfection and served with fragrant charred scallions. This Mexican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, orange juice, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked chili powder, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag and pour marinade over. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
  4. Step 4: Grill chicken thighs for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is crisp and charred.
  5. Step 5: While chicken cooks, toss 8 whole scallions with 1 tbsp olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  6. Step 6: Place scallions directly on the grill for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until tender and lightly charred.
  7. Step 7: Drizzle 1 tbsp honey over the grilled scallions and serve alongside the chicken immediately.

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