Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce Recipe

Name: Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup light brown sugar; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Pinch red pepper flakes; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; Canola oil, for brushing; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional; Butter lettuce leaves, for wrapping

Servings: persons

1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup light brown sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Pinch red pepper flakes
8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Canola oil, for brushing
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional
Butter lettuce leaves, for wrapping

1
Put the orange juice, ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper flakes in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Reduce the heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until thick, about 15 minutes.
3
Keep about 1/2 cup warm for serving and set aside the rest for glazing.
4
Preheat the grill to high heat.
5
Brush the chicken with oil on both sides and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
6
Grill smooth-side down, covered, until lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Flip and brush generously with the glaze.
8
Cook, covered, until charred and the thighs are just cooked through, another 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Flip again, glaze, and cook uncovered about 1 minute.
10
Remove the chicken to a cutting board, sprinkle with the chives if using, and rest the chicken for a few minutes.
11
Slice the chicken into thin strips.
12
Serve with butter lettuce leaves for wraps and the reserved glaze on the side.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sticky Glazed Chicken Thighs in Butter Lettuce

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