Best 8 Lemon And Garlic Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipes

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Lemon and garlic grilled chicken thighs are a succulent and flavorful dish that offers a perfect balance of tangy citrus and savory garlic. Whether you're a seasoned griller or a beginner cook, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its crispy skin, tender meat, and zesty marinade, this dish is perfect for a summer barbecue, a cozy dinner party, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. Prepare to tantalize your palate as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the secrets behind cooking the ultimate lemon and garlic grilled chicken thighs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH LEMON AND GARLIC



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Everybody knows how to grill chicken, right? It may be so, but we think that the secret to finger-licking chicken meat hides in the flavoring process. In this case, for example, we marinate the skinless boneless thighs in a lemony garlic and parsley mixture. And we do this for 3 hours (just be patient and you won't be sorry).

Provided by Andrei Gusty

Categories     Chicken & turkey, dairy-free, gluten-free, low carb, Main course, nut-free, Party, salty

Time 3h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs (10 ounces)

Steps:

  • Add the lemon juice, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, and parsley to a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and mix until even.
  • Add the chicken thighs and coat them with the mixture. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 3 hours.
  • Grill for 10-12 minutes on each side. Optionally, serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 525 calories, Protein 68 grams, Fat 25 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS



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Olive oil, lemon juice/zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme. THE BEST marinade ever. Made on the grill or stovetop. SO SO GOOD.

Provided by Chungah Rhee

Categories     entree

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • CHICKEN STOCK MIXTURE: In a medium bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper. In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and CHICKEN STOCK MIXTURE; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade. Heat canola oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat.* Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

GRILLED LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS WITH HERBS



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With these grilled lemon-garlic chicken thighs, you can call yourself a superstar.

Provided by Burning Glove

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium lemons, zested and juiced
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves stripped and finely chopped
5 sprigs Fresh Sage
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 (5 ounce) chicken thighs, trimmed
kosher salt to taste
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
2 medium lemons

Steps:

  • Zest and juice 4 lemons; reserve remaining 2 whole.
  • Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, sage, garlic, and crushed red pepper for marinade in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.
  • Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a wide, flat dish. Add the herb mixture and massage to coat. Cover and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season generously with salt and drizzle with olive oil.
  • Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off of the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around.
  • Place the chicken, skin side-down, on the preheated grill. Grill chicken for 3 to 4 minutes, then rotate 90 degrees to create a crosshatch pattern. Grill another 3 to 4 minutes, then turn and grill until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • At the same time, grill the lemons, flesh-side down, alongside the chicken, until caramelized. Flip over to grill on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.6 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 82.3 mg

LEMON AND HERB MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Anne Burrell

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Juice and zest of 4 lemons, plus 2 whole lemons
5 sprigs fresh rosemary, finely chopped
5 sprigs fresh sage, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Extra-virgin olive oil
8 chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl combine the lemon juice and zest, chopped herbs, garlic, crushed red pepper, and 1/2 cup of olive oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the chicken thighs in a wide flat dish so they are in a single layer. Add the herb mixture. Massage the thighs to coat with the herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Note: If doing a quick marinade, leave the chicken out of the fridge for up to 1 hour.
  • Preheat grill. Brush and oil the grill to clean.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season the chicken generously with salt and drizzle with a little bit of fresh olive oil.
  • Cut the 2 whole lemons in half and cut the tips off the ends; this will allow the lemons to stand up without rolling around. Place the chicken, skin side down, on the preheated grill. Place the lemons, flesh side down, on the preheated grill. Grill the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes and then rotate the chicken 90 degrees to create the lovely crosshatch pattern. Grill the chicken for another 3 to 4 minutes. Turn the chicken over and grill for another 4 to 5 minutes. Check for doneness (the chicken should be well cooked). Check the lemon halves to see if they are beautifully caramelized. Turn over to grill on the bottom for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Serve the chicken with grilled lemon.
  • Call yourself a superstar!
  • March - Why We Love: Lemons

LEMON-GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS



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Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with parsley.

Provided by jer

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
cooking spray
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine lemon juice, honey, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic in a non-reactive dish. Add chicken; turn to coat all sides. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, for 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Spray a shallow roasting pan with cooking spray.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Arrange chicken on the prepared roasting pan. Pour remaining marinade over top. Sprinkle with pepper and salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting occasionally with marinade, for 20 minutes. Bake without basting until the juices run clear, another 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 70.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 151 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

DAD'S LEMONY GRILLED CHICKEN



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Lemon juice, onions and garlic add tangy flavor to chicken when firing up the grill. -Mike Schulz, Tawas City, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup olive oil
2/3 cup lemon juice
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium onions, chopped
8 chicken drumsticks (2 pounds)
8 bone-in chicken thighs (2 pounds)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 5 ingredients until blended; stir in onions. Pour 1-1/2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Prepare grill for indirect heat. Drain chicken, discarding marinade in dish. Place chicken on grill rack, skin side up. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, 15-20 minutes longer, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 39g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN THIGHS



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Make and share this Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by RecipeMonster

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 chicken thighs
1/8 cup vegetable oil (I use olive)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt (add this to water if soaking)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated (my addition)

Steps:

  • Soak the chicken pieces in salted water for 20 minutes (or just rinse if you're in a hurry), then pat the pieces dry and lay them in a baking dish. They should be a bit crowded, touching each other.
  • Mix up the rest of the ingredients and pour over the chicken, then let stand for 20 minutes. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.1, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 118.4, Sodium 1403.8, Carbohydrate 2.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.7, Protein 26.4

GARLIC & LEMON ROAST CHICKEN THIGHS



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The "difficult" part in this recipe is to puree all ingredients except the chicken. Roasting gives it a different texture and taste to grilling it. Very simple and fast recipe.

Provided by Tebo3759

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Puree garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce& salt.
  • Combine marinade and chicken in a plastic bag.
  • Marinade at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  • Arrange chicken on greased rack in a broiler pan.
  • Roast chicken at 425 for 25-35 minutes until cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.6, Fat 34.8, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 191, Sodium 810.5, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 39.5

Tips:

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C).
  • For a more flavorful marinade, let the chicken thighs marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can also cook the chicken thighs in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables.
  • Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

Lemon and garlic grilled chicken thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of lemon juice, garlic, herbs, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection. The result is a juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken dish that everyone will love. Serve the chicken thighs with your favorite sides, such as rice, potatoes, or vegetables, and enjoy!

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