Java-Style Chicken Thighs
From: Michele, Longeuil, Quebec, Canada
Comments: For a leaner dish, remove skin from chicken thighs.
Servings: 4
IngredientsPreparation
  • 4 chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup [125 mL] finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup [60 mL] orange or grapefruit juice
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly minced ginger root
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] freshly minced hot pepper
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] light soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] allspice [optional]
  • 1/4 teaspoon [1 mL] cinnamon
  • Oil
  • Into a glass, shallow dish, mix together green onions, orange or grapefruit juice, ginger, hot pepper, lime juice, soy sauce, garlic, allspice and cinnamon.
  • Add chicken thighs; coat well with mixture.
  • Cover and marinate for 2 hours, refrigerated, turning thighs from time to time.
  • Remove thighs from marinade.
  • Barbecue, onto hot oiled barbecue rack for 10 minutes, turning thighs from time to time.
  • Brush thighs with marinade; barbecue for approximately 15 to 30 minutes longer, until juices run clear when pierced with a fork.
  • Brush thighs with remaining marinade while barbecueing.