Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs
Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs balance bright citrus with aromatic rosemary and sage, soaking into juicy, tender meat. A touch of heat from crushed red pepper and smoky char from the grill make each bite layered and satisfying. Serve for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a backyard cookout alongside the caramelized grilled lemons.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk olive oil, 4 lemons, rosemary, sage, garlic, and crushed red pepper together in a large bowl. Stir in the chicken to coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Season generously with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
- 4
Cut 2 whole lemons in half and trim the tips from the ends.
- 5
Place the chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, then turn 90 degrees to make crosshatch grill marks. Cook for another 3 to 4 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until it is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 6
Meanwhile, grill the lemons, flesh-side down, until caramelized. Flip them over and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the grilled chicken.
- Calories 218.35 kcal Moderate
- Protein 3.9 g Low Source
- Carbs 13.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 16.75 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 24.25 mg Moderate
- Sodium 37.53 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.08 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.9 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 183.39 mg Moderate
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 79.53 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.38 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 42.25 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄