Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Herbs

Served with grilled lemons, these grilled lemon-garlic chicken thighs are the perfect summertime dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 394 Calories

Ingredients

• kosher salt to taste
• 2 medium lemons
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
• 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
• 8 (5 ounce) chicken thighs, trimmed
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Zest and juice 4 lemons; reserve remaining 2 whole.

Step 3

Combine olive oil, lemon zest and juice, rosemary, sage, garlic, and crushed red pepper for marinade in a small bowl. Whisk to combine.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Remove the chicken from the marinade and brush off any excess herbs and oil. Season generously with salt and drizzle with olive oil.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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).

Step 8

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.