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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 69
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 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 11%
- Protein 3.9 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 13.13 g 5%
- Total Fat 16.75 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 3.0 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 24.25 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 37.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 2.08 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 1.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.42 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.27 mg Low Source 2%
- Potassium 79.53 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 5.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 36.86 mg Good Source 41%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Herbed Lemon Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Thigh, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, and Fresh Rosemary. Each serving provides about 218.35 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Thigh, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Dill, Fresh Rosemary, Garlic. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 218.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs healthy?
- Herbed Lemon-Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 218.35 calories and 3.9 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.0 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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