# Orange Pepper Chicken

Sticky, citrusy, grilled chicken coated in a homemade orange and black pepper pan sauce.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 27 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs chicken thighs, boneless
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 0.5 C soy sauce, low-sodium
- 1 TBSP rice vinegar
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 C olive oil
- 1 orange, zested
- 1 tsp peppercorns, crushed

## Instructions

1. Combine marinade ingredients (2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 juiced orange, 1/2 C low sodium soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1/4 C olive oil) in a bowl or ziploc bag; fully coat chicken; marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours or at least 30 minutes.
2. Grill chicken over medium heat for 12-15 minutes, flipping occasionally; alternatively, cook in air fryer at 400°F for 25 minutes or in the oven for about 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 170°F.
3. Preheat skillet or saucepan over medium heat; sauté crushed peppercorns and garlic in olive oil until fragrant; reduce heat to low.
4. Add remaining sauce ingredients (recipe not fully specified in video); simmer until thickened (a few minutes).
5. Turn off heat; add orange zest and salt to taste; coat chicken in sauce; serve.

## Equipment

- grill
- air fryer
- oven
- skillet
- saucepan
- bowl
- ziploc bag
- grater

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DITsSIqp91A/?igsh=MWN5dnlkNjRndHNkbw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/82e6b573-5d32-4851-a7f1-c17b9b80c843
- Extracted: 2025-04-24

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