Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon balances citrusy brightness with gentle herbal depth, while a hint of heat rounds out each juicy bite. The marinade infuses the meat so it stays tender on the grill, making it ideal for a relaxed summer dinner or a weekend cookout with friends.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Put olive oil, lime juice, onion, tarragon, 1 teaspoon salt, and hot sauce in a large resealable plastic bag; shake to mix. Add the chicken thighs, coat them with the marinade, press out extra air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Take the chicken out of the marinade and shake off the excess. Throw away the remaining marinade. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill until the center is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. (Chicken thighs do not dry out easily, so it is fine to cook them a bit longer if needed.)
- Calories 443.15 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.68 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 3.11 g 1%
- Total Fat 38.78 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 8.52 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 128.57 mg High 43%
- Sodium 219.01 mg Moderate 10%
- Dietary Fiber 0.28 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 60.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 3.15 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 6.39 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon is made with 8 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Thigh, Dried Tarragon, Hot Sauce, and Lime Juice. Each serving provides about 443.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Thigh, Dried Tarragon, Hot Sauce, Lime Juice, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 443.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon healthy?
- Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lime and Tarragon has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 443.15 calories and 20.68 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 219.01 mg (10% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.52 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Onions, 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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