Tuesday Night Marinated Chicken Thighs
Servings Prep Time
3-4 people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
8-10minutes (GRILL) 1-4hours (MARINATE)
Servings Prep Time
3-4 people 10minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
8-10minutes (GRILL) 1-4hours (MARINATE)
Ingredients
For the lemon-herb marinade
The chicken
Instructions
  1. Combine all the marinade ingredients in a food processor and process until a coarse paste forms.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a medium bowl and add the marinade. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours, turning the chicken occasionally in the marinade.
  3. Prepare the grill for direct cooking over medium-high heat (400° to 450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean. Using tongs, remove the thighs from the marinade, letting any excess marinade fall back into the bowl.
  4. Grill the chicken thighs over direct medium-high heat, with the lid closed, until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes, turning once or twice. Remove from the grill and serve warm.
Recipe Notes

VARIATION: SMOKED PAPRIKA AND LEMON MARINADE
Omit the marinade ingredients. Instead combine ¼ cup extra- virgin olive oil, finely grated zest of 1 lemon, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon granulated garlic, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper in a food processor and process until well combined. Continue with the recipe from Step 2.