Citrus-Marinated Onion, Prune + Chicken Skewers
These skewers are a nod to the diversity of California Grown citrus, flavored by a marinade that’s as versatile as it is tasty–just about any Golden State citrus will work here! The prunes soak in just enough marinade to soften a little, then start to crisp around the edges when grilled, offering a sweet balance to the chicken and onion.
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 lime
- 3-4 pieces of California orange citrus–any mix of navel oranges, blood oranges, cara caras, or mandarins
- 1 TBSP fresh thyme leaves
- 1 TBSP fresh oregano leaves
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- 3 tsp kosher salt divided
- 1 tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp chili powder such as Boonville Barn Collective Sugar Rush Peach
- 1/3 cup California extra virgin olive oil
- 1 white onion
- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 ½ lbs | 680 g)
- 1 cup pitted California prunes
- Fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
Make the marinade/sauce:
- In a large mixing bowl, zest and juice the lemon, lime, and additional citrus (juice should total about ¾ cup or 180 ml). Finely chop the oregano and thyme and add them to the bowl along with the grated garlic, 2 tsp of the salt, black pepper, and chili powder. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
- Reserve about ⅓ cup (79 ml) of the mixture to use as a sauce.
Make the skewers:
- Peel and slice the onion in half lengthwise, then cut each half into thirds and break the layers apart. Cut the chicken into 2-inch pieces. Onto metal skewers, layer the onion slices, chicken, and prunes.
- Nestle the skewers in a baking dish or deep pan and pour over the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for 45-60 minutes, turning at least once about halfway through to ensure even coating.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, 400-450°F (205-230°C). Remove the skewers from the marinade, season with remaining salt, then place on the grill and cook, covered, for 5-6 minutes.
- Flip, then continue cooking another 2-3 minutes until done, or an instant thermometer reads 160°F (70°C).
- Remove from the grill and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve each skewer with a drizzle of the reserved marinade!
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Nutrition
Calories: 562kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 45gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 1953mgPotassium: 995mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 569IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 3mg
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