Description
Succulent cilantro orange chicken skewers combine zesty citrus with herbal notes for a mouthwatering Mediterranean-inspired dish. Marinated chicken pieces grill to perfection, offering you a simple yet impressive meal that delights dinner guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.25 lbs (567 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4–5 tbsps orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- ¼ – ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- Orange zest
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 3 tbsps avocado oil
- 2 tbsps white vinegar
- 1 ½ tsps salt
- 1 (8.8 oz or 250 g) pouch pre-made yellow rice
- 1 (14 oz or 397 g) can refried or regular black beans
- 1–2 cups diced pineapple
- 1–2 cups diced mango
- 1–2 cups diced avocado
- Wood or metal skewers (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Skewers and Equipment: Immerse wooden skewers in water and set aside. Position oven rack 6 inches from broiler element and line baking sheet with parchment paper for streamlined cooking and cleanup.
- Marinate Chicken: Thoroughly coat chicken pieces with half of the cilantro orange sauce in a spacious mixing bowl, ensuring complete and even coverage of the marinade.
- Arrange for Broiling: Thread marinated chicken onto pre-soaked skewers or spread directly on prepared baking sheet, maintaining uniform placement for consistent cooking.
- Broil to Perfection: Slide skewers or chicken into preheated broiler, monitoring closely and rotating as needed. Cook for approximately 12 minutes until chicken achieves a rich golden-brown exterior and reaches optimal internal temperature.
- Create Complementary Salsa: While chicken broils, transform remaining sauce into a vibrant fruit salsa by integrating freshly diced fruits, adding layers of complexity and refreshing texture.
- Plate and Serve: Artfully arrange golden chicken skewers alongside fluffy rice and hearty beans, topping with zesty fruit salsa to create a harmonious, flavor-packed dining experience.
Notes
- Soak Skewers: Prevent burning by submerging wooden skewers in water while preparing ingredients.
- Broiler Prep: Position oven rack 6 inches from heating element and line baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup.
- Marinate Thoroughly: Coat chicken generously with cilantro orange sauce, ensuring complete and even flavor distribution.
- Salsa Boost: Transform remaining sauce into vibrant fruit salsa to add complexity and freshness to the final dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 360 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg