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Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs

These Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs are a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner option that the whole family will love. With a zesty marinade and simple grilling steps, you'll have a satisfying meal ready in no time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Grilled
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 2 whole fresh lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil not the expensive kind
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or oregano use whichever is on hand
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for a spicy kick
For the chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine the juice of the lemons, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, parsley, thyme or oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes, up to 2 hours.
Cooking
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it onto the hot grill. Cook for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
  3. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing or serving whole.

Notes

For serving, slice the chicken and serve in pita bread with lettuce and tomato, or pair with rice or a quinoa salad. Grilled veggies make an excellent side dish. For leftovers, store in a sealed container in the fridge for 2-3 days or freeze for up to a month.