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Quick Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs

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A fast and flavorful grilled chicken thigh recipe featuring a bright lemon herb marinade, perfect for a quick 15-minute dinner that’s juicy with crispy skin.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs / 700 grams)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin recommended)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Optional pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped rosemary, thyme, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. This takes about 3 minutes.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help skin crisp up. Toss chicken in the marinade bowl, coating each piece well. Let sit for 5 minutes at room temperature.
  3. Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F / 200°C), approximately 5 minutes.
  4. Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook without moving for 6-7 minutes until skin is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Flip chicken and grill the other side for 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and juices run clear.
  6. Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating for crispy skin. Avoid overcrowding the grill for even cooking. Use medium-high heat to prevent burning. Let chicken rest after grilling for juicy meat. For smoky flavor, marinate in fridge for 10 minutes. Oven broiling is a good alternative if no grill is available.

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