Grilled Chicken Thighs with Greek Marinade
Grilled Chicken Thighs with Greek Marinade is the perfect summer grilling recipe. The Greek marinade creates a flavorful chicken and locks in the juices. Extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic and spices create the best marinade!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds of chicken thighs, bone-in {you can use boneless}
- 1/2 cup of extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 lemons juiced and zest of 1 of the lemons
- 1 Tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Garnish with fresh parsley and a slice of lemon
Instructions
- In a medium bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice and zest, oregano, parsley, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper. Place the marinade in a large ziploack bag or a large tuperrware container. Add the chicken thighs and coat well. Seal or cover the chicken thighs and refrigerate for up to 4 hours or overnight.
- When ready to grill pull the chicken out for 30 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush oil on the grill to prevent sticking.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill skin side down for 6-8 minutes, flipping to the other side and then grilling an additional 8-10 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Remove the chicken and let rest for 5- 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and a lemon slice.
Notes
- The marinade works well on any meat--steak {only marinade for an hour or so but not overnight because of the lemon}, lamb or seafood. You can also use chicken breasts or bone-less thighs.