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Orange Ginger Marinated Grilled Chicken - Orange-ginger marinade is amazing for any animal protein, whether you're baking or grilling it! This easy recipe requires few ingredients and hardly any time. | TheRoastedRoot.net
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Orange Ginger Grilled Chicken

An easy recipe for grilled chicken that'll knock your socks off!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 252kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 3 lbs bone-in chicken pieces I use bone-in thighs
  • 1 Tbsp orange zest
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos
  • 1/3 cup avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic*
  • 1 1-inch nub ginger, peeled
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients for the marinade to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Place the chicken thighs in a sealable bag or container. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag and wriggle it around to ensure all of the thighs are well-coated in marinade. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  • When you’re ready to cook, fire up the grill! If your grill has a temperature gauge, set it to 350 degrees. 
  • Place chicken on the grill skin side down, cover, and cook 10 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 5 minutes.
  • Increase the grill heat to 400 degrees F. Cook another 5 minutes per side, or until the skin is charred and crispy and the chicken is cooked through (chicken is cooked when it reaches 165 degrees F).
  • Remove chicken from the grill and allow it to rest 10 minutes before serving. This process allows the juices to distribute throughout the meat, yielding a perfectly tender result.
  • Serve with your favorite side dishes and enjoy!

Notes

*Omit the garlic to make recipe Low-FODMAP. You won't lose out on much flavor, as the chicken is plenty flavorful with the orange zest and ginger!

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 8 | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 16g | Fiber: 2g