Grilled South American Citrus-Glazed Chicken Thighs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs glazed with a bright, tangy citrus marinade typical of South American flavors, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Latin American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 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 320 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: 15 min Serves 4 Latin American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

6 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tbsp olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

Step 1: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp ground cumin, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp honey until well combined and slightly thickened.
Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a large zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 4 hours, allowing the flavors to penetrate.
Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, reserving the excess marinade.
Step 4: Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden, then flip and grill for an additional 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 5: During the last 2 minutes of grilling, brush the reserved marinade over the chicken to create a flavorful glaze.
Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.