Kick off grilling season right with our moist and delicious Brazilian chicken.
Brazilian Chicken Thighs
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Prep:
120 min. -
Cook:
10 min. -
Serves:
4
Recipes
Recipe tags: chicken base, moderate difficulty, main, chicken, grilling
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | freshly squeezed lime juice |
| 1 tsp | lime zest |
| 1 Tbsp | Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Chicken Base |
| 2 Tbsp | vegetable oil |
| 2 Tbsp | freshly chopped cilantro |
| 2 Tbsp | grated onion |
| 1 tsp | minced garlic |
| 1 tsp | dried oregano |
| ½ tsp | ground black pepper |
| 8 | boneless skinless chicken thighs |
| 1 bunch | green onions cut in half, green parts only |
| ¼ cup | grated Parmesan cheese |
| 8 | (6”) skewers, soaked in water |
Directions
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1
Preheat the grill to 425°F.
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2
Mix the lime juice, zest, Chicken Base, vegetable oil, cilantro, onion, garlic, oregano and black pepper in a small mixing bowl. Add the marinade to a re-sealable plastic bag and add the chicken thighs. Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours and up to 8 hours.
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3
Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and lay flat onto a cutting board. Place 3 - 4 green onion pieces in the middle of the chicken, crosswise. Roll the chicken thighs around the onions and thread onto the skewer.
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4
Place the chicken thighs directly onto the grill. Grill for 4 - 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the grill to a platter and sprinkle with the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.