Grilled Lemon Herb Chicken Thighs
Juicy, charred chicken thighs marinated in lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs. A fast, naturally keto weeknight dinner with almost no carbs and huge flavor.
The marinade does all the work
Bone-in, skin-on thighs are the most forgiving cut on the grill: they stay juicy, crisp up beautifully, and cost less than breast. A bright lemon and herb marinade turns them into something that tastes like a lot more effort than it is.
Because there is no sugar in the marinade, you avoid the flare-ups and burnt sweetness that plague sweeter grill recipes. Just clean, savory char.
- Marinate at least 30 minutes, ideally a few hours
- Start skin-side down for the crispiest result
- Let the thighs rest before serving
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Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (net carbs →)
- 1/4 cup olive oil (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (net carbs →)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (net carbs →)
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, zest, garlic, parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- 2Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 6 hours in the refrigerator.
- 3Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high and oil the grates.
- 4Place the thighs skin-side down and grill for 6 to 7 minutes until the skin is crisp and releases easily.
- 5Flip and grill for another 6 to 8 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 6Transfer to a plate, tent loosely with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
- 7Serve with extra lemon wedges and a green salad.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
Can I make this with boneless thighs?
Absolutely. Boneless thighs cook faster, so reduce the grill time to about 4 to 5 minutes per side and check that they reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
No grill? Can I use the oven?
Yes. Roast the marinated thighs skin-side up at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 to 35 minutes, then broil for 2 minutes to crisp the skin.
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