Description
Delicious and flavorful grilled boneless chicken thighs marinated for a juicy and tender result.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup for sweetness
- Optional: Fresh herbs (such as parsley or cilantro) for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by prepping your chicken thighs. Trim excess fat to avoid flare-ups. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
- Combine the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. If using, add honey or maple syrup. Whisk until smooth.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade. Ensure they are well coated, then cover the bowl or place in a resealable bag. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the leftover marinade.
- Grill the chicken thighs for about 5-7 minutes on the first side. Flip and grill for another 5-8 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a vegetarian alternative, marinate and grill eggplant or tofu. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last 3-4 days in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg