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RECIPE #5331 - APRIL McKINNEY'S SUNSHINE CITRUS CHICKEN, Friday, April 3, 2015

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 makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

* 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs

* 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

* 1 cup fresh orange juice

* 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

* 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

* 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

* 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

* 1/2 cup canola oil

* 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

* 1/2 cup sliced green onions

* 1 tablespoon honey

* 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

* 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions:

Place the chicken thighs in a large ziptop bag. Stir together the orange peel and juice, lemon peel and juice, lime peel and juice, oil, garlic, green onions, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the chicken thighs. Seal the bag, and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Heat the grill to medium high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard marinade. Place the chicken thighs on the grill, and cook them for 7 to 8 minutes per side. Serve the chicken warm off the grill.