Golden Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 hrs

  • Total Time

    2 hrs 22 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    289 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Golden Chicken

Tender, juicy, and flavorful marinated golden chicken is an easy, healthy dinner.

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Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon total)
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or sub with boneless skinless chicken breasts)
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for the grill or pan
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the bowl, toss to coat in the marinade, and cover with plastic wrap. Place the chicken in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight.
  2. When ready to cook the chicken, remove the chicken from the marinade and allow the chicken to sit and come to room temperature for about 30 minutes. Discard the marinade.

To Grill the Chicken (Preferred Method)

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F). Brush the grill with a little bit of oil to prevent the meat from sticking. Place the chicken thighs directly on the grill grates and grill for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F.

To Bake the Chicken

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the chicken thighs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil or in a greased baking dish. Bake until the internal temperature in the thickest part of the thigh reads 165°F, about 20 minutes.

To Cook the Chicken in a Cast Iron Skillet

  1. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add about 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet, or enough to coat the bottom of the skillet. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken and cook until the meat reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 6-7 minutes per side.
  2. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Use boneless skinless chicken breasts instead of thighs. The chicken breasts will require about 5 minutes per side for small, thin chicken breasts or up to 10-12 minutes per side for larger, thick chicken breasts. Again, you're looking for an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • If you don't have fresh garlic cloves, use ¾ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Add more flavor to the marinade with fresh herbs such as rosemary, chives, parsley, or thyme.
  • Make the chicken spicy by including hot sauce, cayenne pepper, or red pepper flakes in the marinade.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 289kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 191mg (8%) Potassium 407mg (12%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 41IU (1%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 289 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 289kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 191mg 8%
Potassium 407mg 9%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 41IU 1%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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