Description
Succulent cilantro orange chicken skewers bring Mexican-inspired zest to your dinner table. Marinated chicken pieces glazed with tangy citrus and herbaceous notes create a mouthwatering experience you’ll savor with every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- ¼ – ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- Juice of 2 oranges (about 4–5 tablespoons juice)
- Orange zest
Seasonings and Liquid Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
Serving Options:
- 1 (8.8-ounce) pouch pre-made yellow rice
- 1 (14-ounce) 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
- Submerge wooden skewers in water to prevent burning during cooking, allowing them to soak while preparing the remaining ingredients.
- Preheat the broiler and position the oven rack approximately 6 inches from the heating element. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, coat chicken pieces generously with half of the vibrant cilantro orange sauce, ensuring each morsel is well-seasoned.
- Carefully thread marinated chicken onto the pre-soaked wooden skewers, alternatively arrange chicken pieces directly on the prepared baking sheet for even cooking.
- Transfer skewers or chicken pieces to the broiler, cooking for approximately 12 minutes until the meat transforms into a golden brown color and reaches complete doneness.
- While the chicken cooks, transform the remaining sauce into a zesty fruit salsa by incorporating diced fresh fruits for added complexity and brightness.
- Plate the sizzling chicken skewers alongside fluffy rice and hearty beans, complemented by the fresh, tangy fruit salsa for a balanced and flavorful meal.
Notes
- Prepare wood skewers by soaking them in water to prevent burning during high-heat cooking.
- Choose fresh chicken pieces and coat generously with vibrant cilantro orange sauce for maximum flavor infusion.
- Create optional fruit salsa by mixing remaining sauce with diced tropical fruits for a refreshing accompaniment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg