Grilled Chicken Thigh Marinade Recipe

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This Chicken Thigh Marinade gives you juicy, fully-flavored chicken that’s a little sweet and a little spicy (if you so choose), with a bright touch of citrus. Chicken thighs are your best friend when it comes to quick, affordable, and healthy meals.

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, mustard, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
  2. Trim fat from the chicken as necessary. …
  3. Refrigerate the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 min.

Rusty Chicken Thighs – Fast and Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade Recipe

Lemon and Herb Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs 🔗

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Prep: 0 10min0

Total: 0 1h25min0

Serving Size: 1 of 14 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 14 servings, calories 280, Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 6g, Carbohydrate 5g, Fiber 2g, Sugar 1g, Protein 19g, Cholesterol 108mg, Sodium 331mg

Ingredients:

  • Juice and zest of 4 lemons, plus 2 whole lemons
  • 5 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 5 sprigs fresh sage, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 8 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
  • Kosher salt

Instruction:

  1. In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and zest, chopped herbs, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a wide flat dish so they are in a single layer. Add the herb mixture. Massage the thighs to coat with the herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Note: If doing a quick marinade, leave the chicken out of the fridge for up to 1 hour.
  3. Preheat grill. Brush and oil the grill to clean.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and drizzle with a little bit of fresh olive oil.
  5. Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around. Place the chicken, skin side down, on the preheated grill. Place the lemons, flesh side down, on the preheated grill. Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes and then rotate the chicken 90 degrees to create the lovely crosshatch pattern. Grill the chicken for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness (the chicken should be well cooked). Check the lemon halves to see if they are beautifully caramelized. Turn over to grill on the bottom for 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Serve the chicken with grilled lemon.
  7. Call yourself a superstar!
  8. March – Why We Love: Lemons

FAQ

How long should I let chicken thighs marinate?

You should let your chicken marinate for at least 15-20 minutes; you can leave them in longer and marinate them overnight or in the refrigerator during the day, but 15 to 20 minutes is the minimum to ensure they’re infused with all those delicious flavors.

How do you grill chicken thighs without drying them out?

It is acceptable to marinate chicken thighs overnight using this marinade, but I don’t recommend marinating the thighs for more than 24 hours because the meat will begin to break down. You can marinate chicken for 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

How long should chicken thighs grill for?

How do you grill chicken without drying it out? Grilling dark meat, such as chicken thighs with bones and skin in tact, is your best option for tender, juicy chicken. Chicken breasts are much more likely to dry out on the grill.

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