Cilantro Orange Chicken by @pinchofyum

27 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒฟ

15 g

Cilantro

๐Ÿง„

6 g

Garlic

๐ŸŠ

2

Oranges

๐Ÿฌ

38 g

Brown sugar

๐Ÿฅ‘

45 ml

Avocado oil

๐Ÿถ

30 ml

White vinegar

๐Ÿง‚

9 g

Salt

๐Ÿ—

570 g

Chicken thighs

๐Ÿฅญ

170 g

Mango

๐Ÿ

Pineapple

๐Ÿฅ‘

Avocado

  1. Soak

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the chicken.

  2. Chop

    Finely chop 1/4 to 1/2 cup cilantro and grate 2 cloves garlic.

  3. Peel

    Juice 2 oranges and finely zest a small amount of orange peel.

  4. Combine

    Combine cilantro, garlic, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, avocado oil, white vinegar, and salt in the mixing bowl.

  5. Whisk

    Whisk the sauce until the sugar is mostly dissolved, or blend it until smooth.

  6. Cut

    Cut 1.25 lb chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.

  7. Pour

    Pour half of the cilantro orange sauce over the chicken and toss until coated.

  8. Layer

    Thread the chicken onto soaked skewers, or spread it in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.

  9. Broil

    Broil the chicken on high heat for 12 minutes until golden and cooked through.

  10. Dice

    Dice 1 cup mango and mix it with some reserved cilantro orange sauce to make an optional fruit salsa.

  11. Serve

    Brush the cooked chicken with remaining sauce and serve with the optional mango salsa.

Cilantro Orange Chicken by @pinchofyum

27 min

4 servings

๐ŸŒฟ

15 g

Cilantro

๐Ÿง„

6 g

Garlic

๐ŸŠ

2

Oranges

๐Ÿฌ

38 g

Brown sugar

๐Ÿฅ‘

45 ml

Avocado oil

๐Ÿถ

30 ml

White vinegar

๐Ÿง‚

9 g

Salt

๐Ÿ—

570 g

Chicken thighs

๐Ÿฅญ

170 g

Mango

๐Ÿ

Pineapple

๐Ÿฅ‘

Avocado

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 to 30 minutes while preparing the chicken.

    ๐Ÿขskewers
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  2. Step 2/11

    Finely chop 1/4 to 1/2 cup cilantro and grate 2 cloves garlic.

    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿง€grater
  3. Step 3/11

    Juice 2 oranges and finely zest a small amount of orange peel.

    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿง€grater
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  4. Step 4/11

    Combine cilantro, garlic, orange juice, orange zest, brown sugar, avocado oil, white vinegar, and salt in the mixing bowl.

    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado oil
    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring spoons
    ๐Ÿฅ„measuring cups
  5. Step 5/11

    Whisk the sauce until the sugar is mostly dissolved, or blend it until smooth.

    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado oil
    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  6. Step 6/11

    Cut 1.25 lb chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and place them in the mixing bowl.

    ๐Ÿ—boneless skinless chicken thighs
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  7. Step 7/11

    Pour half of the cilantro orange sauce over the chicken and toss until coated.

    ๐Ÿ—boneless skinless chicken thighs
    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado oil
    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  8. Step 8/11

    Thread the chicken onto soaked skewers, or spread it in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.

    ๐Ÿ—boneless skinless chicken thighs
    ๐Ÿขskewers
  9. Step 9/11

    Broil the chicken on high heat for 12 minutes until golden and cooked through.

    ๐Ÿ—boneless skinless chicken thighs
    ๐Ÿขskewers
  10. Step 10/11

    Dice 1 cup mango and mix it with some reserved cilantro orange sauce to make an optional fruit salsa.

    ๐Ÿฅญmango
    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado oil
    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿ”ชknife
    ๐Ÿชตcutting board
    ๐Ÿฅฃmixing bowl
  11. Step 11/11

    Brush the cooked chicken with remaining sauce and serve with the optional mango salsa.

    ๐Ÿ—boneless skinless chicken thighs
    ๐Ÿฅญmango
    ๐ŸŒฟcilantro
    ๐Ÿง„garlic
    ๐ŸŠorange
    ๐Ÿฌbrown sugar
    ๐Ÿฅ‘avocado oil
    ๐Ÿถwhite vinegar
    ๐Ÿง‚salt
    ๐Ÿ–Œ๏ธpastry brush

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Herbs, Vegetables, Fruit, Sweeteners, Oils, Condiments, Seasonings

Ingredients

Cilantro, Garlic, Oranges, Brown sugar, Avocado oil, White vinegar, Salt, Chicken thighs, Mango, Pineapple, Avocado

Notes

Cilantro (1/4โ€“1/2 cup, finely chopped), Garlic (grated), Oranges (juiced, about 4โ€“5 tablespoons juice, plus a little zest), Chicken thighs (cut into pieces), Mango (optional, for fruit salsa), Pineapple (optional, for fruit salsa), Avocado (optional, for fruit salsa)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Calories

315 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 27g, Carbohydrates: 18g, Fat: 16g, Fiber: 1.5g, Sugar: 15g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 1040mg, Potassium: 440mg, Iron: 1.7mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 31mg, Vitamin B6: 0.5mg, Vitamin A: 35ยตg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

12 minutes

Overall

27 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

mixing bowl, grater, knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cups, skewers, pastry brush

Appliances

Oven, Blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Summer Meal, Casual Lunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@pinchofyum

Origin

Cuisine

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Juicy, Tender, Caramelized, Crispy-edged

Flavors

Citrusy, Herbal, Sweet, Tangy, Savory, Garlicky

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours at room temperature), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Refrigerate within 120 min), freezer : 2 months (Store cooked chicken in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze without fresh fruit salsa for best texture)