Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs balance sweet brown sugar and soy umami with bright lime and orange, while a hint of curry and chile-garlic heat lingers pleasantly. The thighs stay juicy on the grill, picking up a lightly caramelized glaze from the marinade. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout with rice, grilled veggies, or a crisp salad.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, orange juice, sweet chili sauce, chili-garlic sauce, garlic, and curry powder into a large resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and knead it with your fingers to combine everything and dissolve the sugar. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, press out the air, seal the bag, and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-low heat; lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Take the chicken out of the bag, pour the leftover marinade into a small saucepan, and boil it at a full rolling boil for about 1 minute to sterilize it.
- 4
Grill the chicken thighs until the centers are no longer pink and grill marks appear, about 25 minutes, basting them generously with the sterilized marinade as they cook.
- Calories 409.37 kcal High 20%
- Protein 22.09 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 54.85 g 20%
- Total Fat 9.01 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 2.96 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.99 mg High 33%
- Sodium 1219.82 mg High 53%
- Dietary Fiber 0.2 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 18.26 g --
- Added Sugars 1.82 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 2.82 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.11 mg Low Source 6%
- Potassium 27.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.45 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Citrus Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, and Curry Powder. Each serving provides about 409.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Chili Sauce, Curry Powder, Lime Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 409.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Citrus-Chili Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 409.37 calories and 22.09 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1219.82 mg (53% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.96 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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