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Grilled Lemon Chicken Thighs

Grilled Lemon Chicken Thighs

Boneless chicken thighs marinated in lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and oregano, then grilled until browned and 165 degrees F.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 245 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs about 4 large
  • ¼ cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Place the chicken in a resealable bag, pour in the marinade, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium to medium-high and oil the grates.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade.
  • Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side until browned and 165 degrees F in the center.
  • Rest 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

Discard the used marinade. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours, or one hour above 90 degrees F, and eat within 3 to 4 days. Nutrition is an estimate and counts part of the marinade.
Keyword Easy Recipe, Grilled Chicken, grilled lemon chicken thighs, Healthy Dinner, Lemon Chicken, Weeknight Meal