GRILLED ORANGE CHICKEN THIGHS

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This orangey chicken was the first meal I served my future husband. I chose it because it's easy, but he thought it was amazing and gobbled it up. We were married three months later, so I guess it worked. -Leah Harvath, Heber City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
CHICKEN:
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1-1/2 pounds)
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine juice, sugars and salt; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Cook, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until mixture reaches a glaze consistency. Remove from heat; stir in mustard and orange zest., Sprinkle chicken with lemon pepper. On a lightly greased grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium heat 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, brushing occasionally with some of the sauce during the last 5 minutes. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 277 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein.

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