It is getting warm and the fresh flavors and greens of the season are so welcome...
Citrus Chicken Thighs with Mustard Vinaigrette
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 10 chicken thighs - with bone and skin
- Dashes of salt
- Dashes of black pepper
- 3 tablespoons canola oil
For the Citrus Marinade:
- Juice and zest of 1 orange
- 2 sprigs rosemary, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh chili paste
- 1 tablespoon Teriyaki sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, whisk all ingredients above for the citrus marinade.
For the Salad:
- Your favorite salad greens for the salad.
Vinaigrette:
- 2 tbs. smooth mustard
- 3 tbs. white vinegar
- 2 tbs. balsamic vinegar
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1/2 small red onion
- 3 tbs. water
- 4 tbs. olive oil
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
For the Chicken & Marinade:
- Rub over chicken thighs and under the skin.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper over each thigh.
- Drizzle the chicken with canola oil.
- Bake for about 45-50 minutes; until a beautiful golden crisp on the skin and juices run clear.
For the Salad & Vinaigrette:
- Combine all of the above in a food processor and process until smooth; taste and adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Drizzle desired amount of favorite salad greens.
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Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your awesome recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week! Enjoy your weekend and your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen
Miz Helen says
Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday, we will just love it!
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Michelle Meche says
I'm digging the mustard vinaigrette. Love mustard! Thank you for sharing with See Ya in the Gumbo this week.
Lea Ann (Cooking On The Ranch) says
I'm a chicken thigh fan and I'm loving the recipes you've posted lately. Pinning this one. Sounds delicious.
Couscous & Consciousness says
Perfectly summery and perfectly delicious, though I would be happy to eat this any time of year.
misty overstreet says
What a great recipe! I also love the tip on the marinade! My name is Misty, and I am one of the guest hosts for this weeks Merry Monday #7 Linky Party.Thanks for linking up at the Merry Monday's Linky Party #7! Have an awesome week!
David says
Tammy & Catherine... We love chicken! It's so versatile, adopting just about any combination of seasonings and spices. Thanks for this great looking recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Medeja says
This chicken looks really good. I just love citrus marinade 🙂
Sandee says
Warm weather recipes are awesome. It's pretty warm here and will get even hotter.
I love all the wonderful food you share with the rest of us.
Have a fabulous day you two. Big hugs. ♥♥♥
Dottie says
Good afternoon Catherine and Tammy, These two recipes are perfect for as you said for the warm weather. The citrus gives it that refreshing taste and the vinaigrette sounds really yummy for the crisp salad. Love the combination and the ingredients as well. Your photos are always amazing and mouthwatering. Thank you for sharing this..have a great rest of the week..Blessings...Dottie 🙂