Description
Grilled chicken thighs are a crowd-pleasing dish that showcases tender, juicy meat infused with a zesty marinade of lemon and honey. Perfect for summer barbecues or casual weeknight dinners, this recipe delivers flavors that will impress family and friends alike. The easy preparation and versatile serving options make it a delightful addition to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by combining olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Whisk until blended.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish and coat them with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 7-10 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 112mg