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Flavorful Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Thighs with Garlic Butter Drizzle

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Juicy, tender chicken thighs marinated in lemon and herbs, grilled to perfection and finished with a rich garlic butter drizzle. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or cookouts.

Ingredients

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  • 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 grams)
  • Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or rosemary as a substitute)
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or smoked paprika for extra flavor

Instructions

  1. Make the marinade: In a large bowl, combine lemon juice and zest, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well mixed.
  2. Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place in marinade, coat well, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours (do not exceed 4 hours).
  3. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F). If using a grill pan, heat over medium-high until hot.
  4. Grill the chicken: Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Place skin-side down on grill. Cook 7-10 minutes per side, flipping once or twice, until skin is crispy and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  5. Make the garlic butter drizzle: Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in remaining minced garlic and cook gently for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and add a pinch of chopped parsley.
  6. Rest and drizzle: Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle warm garlic butter over chicken before serving.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before marinating to ensure crispy skin. Avoid flipping chicken too often to develop a good crust. Use indirect heat if flare-ups occur. Rest chicken before serving to keep it juicy. Melt garlic butter slowly to avoid burning garlic.

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