Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
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Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Description
This recipe starts by combining lemon juice, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley to create a tangy and aromatic marinade. The chicken thighs are coated with the marinade and refrigerated for at least four hours to allow the flavors to penetrate.
When ready to cook, the chicken is grilled over medium-high heat, typically about four minutes per side on an outdoor grill or slightly longer if using a grill pan. Using a meat thermometer to ensure an internal temperature of 165°F helps confirm doneness while preventing dryness. The grilling cooks the marinated chicken thighs evenly, resulting in a juicy, tender texture with a flavorful crust.
Sliced after cooking, these grilled thighs can be enjoyed on their own or as part of salads, sandwiches, or with side dishes. The marinade provides a balance of acidity, herbaceousness, and subtle spice that complements the chicken's natural richness.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper ground
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley dried
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, dijon mustard and olive oil to a bowl with seasonings and mix thoroughly
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat with the marinade
- Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator to chill and marinate for at least 4 hours
- When you are ready to grill, preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high
- Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off to avoid flames in the grill
- Add the chicken thighs to hot grill or grill pan
- Cook for about 4 minutes on each side on grill, 6 minutes each side on grill pan - you may need shorter or longer depending on the heat of your grill or stove - the best way to ensure your chicken is cooked through but still moist is to use a meat thermometer and check for an internal temperature of 165F
- Allow the chicken thighs to cool slightly and then slice and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 594 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 594kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 997mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 578mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 58IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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