Grilled Citrus-Marinated Chicken Thighs with Herb Chimichurri

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

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Tender grilled chicken thighs marinated in a zesty citrus blend, served with a fresh, vibrant herb chimichurri sauce to brighten every bite. This Latin American Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, orange juice, and lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 (about 2 lbs) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and grill skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crisp and charred in spots. Flip and grill for another 6-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken grills, combine 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, 2 tbsp water, and 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Stir well to make herb chimichurri sauce.
Step 4: Remove chicken from grill and let rest 5 minutes. Serve topped with generous spoonfuls of chimichurri sauce.