Grilled Chicken Thighs
Grilled Chicken Thighs are your ultimate summer companion—juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This dish embodies everything we love about outdoor cooking: the bright, zesty marinade enhances the natural richness of chicken thighs, while the grilling process creates a tantalizing char.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, water, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, lemon zest, and paprika until well combined.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or baking dish and pour marinade over them. Seal or cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 60 minutes for maximum flavor).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F – 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
- Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes until they develop grill marks. Flip and baste with reserved marinade; cook for another 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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