Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs

Name: Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Lane’s Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub, plus more for seasoning; 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, approximately 2 to 2½ pounds; 2 Oranges; 2 Limes; ½ cup olive oil; 1 cup orange Juice; 1 tsp garlic

By Jeremy Sloan

1 comment

Grilled Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs with fresh orange and lime

These grilled Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs are marinated with orange, lime, garlic, and Lane’s Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub for a juicy dinner packed with bright, savory flavor. A second layer of seasoning before grilling builds a flavorful crust, while fresh citrus at the end keeps every bite light and fresh.

They’re easy enough for a weeknight dinner but bring plenty of flavor to a backyard cookout. Serve them with rice, grilled vegetables, or your favorite summer sides for a meal the whole table can dig into.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Bright, savory flavor: Orange, lime, garlic, and Tropical Citrus Mojo bring plenty of flavor without overpowering the chicken.
Juicy chicken thighs: Thighs stay tender on the grill and hold up well to the citrus marinade.
Easy to pair: Serve the chicken over rice, slice it for tacos, or add it to a grilled vegetable bowl.

Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs

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Author

Jeremy Sloan

Servings

6

Prep Time

1 minute

Cook Time

20 minutes

These grilled Tropical Citrus Chicken Thighs are marinated with orange, lime, garlic, and Lane’s Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub, then grilled until juicy and finished with a squeeze of fresh citrus. It’s an easy chicken dinner with bright, savory flavor that’s perfect for weeknights and backyard cookouts.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon Lane’s Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub, plus more for seasoning
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, approximately 2 to 2½ pounds
2 Oranges
2 Limes
½ cup olive oil
1 cup orange Juice
1 tsp garlic

Directions

Add the chicken thighs, olive oil, orange juice, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub to a large resealable bag or food-safe container. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for 1–4 hours.
Preheat the grill to 350–400°F and clean and oil the grill grates.
Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade. Season both sides of each chicken thigh with additional Tropical Citrus Mojo Rub.
Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Grill for approximately 5–7 minutes per side, turning as needed, until the thickest part of each thigh reaches at least 165°F. For more tender thighs, we prefer an internal temperature of approximately 170–175°F.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5–10 minutes.
Slice the oranges and limes. Finish the chicken with a squeeze of fresh lime and serve with the citrus slices.

Recipe Note

For the best texture, marinate the chicken for 1–4 hours. Because the marinade contains citrus juice, avoid leaving the chicken in it overnight. The acid can begin to change the texture of the meat.

Serve the chicken whole, slice it over rice and vegetables, or use it in tacos, wraps, and salads.

1 comment

Matthew Gramling

Great new seasoning. Very flavorful.

July 27, 2026 at 12:33 pm

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