Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs
Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs balance bright apple cider vinegar and citrus with caramel notes from brown sugar, creating a glossy, flavorful glaze on juicy bone-in thighs. Mustard and garlic add depth and a gentle bite that keeps each bite lively. Ideal for summer cookouts or a relaxed weeknight dinner when you want bold, balanced flavors off the grill.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 27 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 22
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 23
- General Wellness
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper, and mix until well blended.
- 2
Place chicken in a glass or ceramic bowl and pour the sauce over it. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 4
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess, then discard the remaining marinade.
- 5
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill until it is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 466.31 kcal High 23%
- Protein 22.14 g Good Source 44%
- Carbohydrate 20.88 g 8%
- Total Fat 32.0 g High 41%
- Saturated Fat 7.75 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.7 mg High 46%
- Sodium 293.18 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 15.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 27.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 34.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.58 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 4.07 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Mustard
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Tangy Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Chicken Thigh. Each serving provides about 466.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Chicken Thigh, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 466.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Tangy-Sweet Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 27/100. Per serving, it provides 466.31 calories and 22.14 g of protein, or 44% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 293.18 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.75 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Mustard 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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