Citrus Infused Chicken with Fresh Green Sauce

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Citrus Infused Chicken with Fresh Green Sauce
Elevate your dinner with this Flavorful Citrus Chicken accompanied by a Fresh Parsley & Jalapeño Sauce. Let the citrus juices of orange, lemon, and lime work their magic on tender drumsticks, while the aromatic green sauce adds a burst of fresh goodness. Get ready to savor every succulent bite!

Ingredients

  • 10 chicken legs (or thighs)
  • 1 orange (juice + zest)
  • 1 lemon (juice + zest)
  • 1 lime (juice + zest)
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil
  • 1/2 onion (grated)
  • 2 cloves garlic (finely grated)
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • ■■■■ SAUCE: ■■■■■
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil mayonnaise
  • 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded, cut in half)
  • 3 parsley sprigs
  • 1 clove garlic (sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • salt
  • black pepper
Yield:
drums
Prep time:
45 minutes
Cook time:
45 minutes
Total time:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Yield: 10 drums | Prep time: 45 minutes | Cook time: 45 minutes | Total time: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Instructions

1. Zest and juice orange, lemon and lime. Add oil, grated onion, finely grated garlic, rosemary, salt and pepper.


2. Butterfly chicken legs: make a parallel cut down the leg in the center, touching the bone. Then make two more cuts on each side of the chicken leg bone. Push the meat flat.

3. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, toss to coat and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

4. Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
5. Transfer chicken pieces to a baking sheet and cook for 45-50 minutes.


6. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. To a hand blender bowl, add lime juice, avocado oil, mayo, seeded jalapeño, parsley, garlic, season with salt and pepper. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth.


7. Drizzle chicken pieces with the sauce and enjoy!

Recipe Video

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