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Grilled Chicken Thigh Marinade

A flavorful marinade for chicken thighs, perfect for grilling, that enhances the meat's natural juices and adds a delicious tang.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on for best flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best flavor.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your grilled chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.

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