Description
Tender grilled chicken thighs marinated in a zesty blend of lemon juice, smoky paprika, honey, and Mediterranean spices. Juicy, customizable, and perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
Trim excess fat from chicken thighs
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and honey to create marinade
Submerge chicken in marinade, cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Grill thighs 5-7 minutes per side, basting with remaining marinade
Serve hot or at room temperature
Notes
Use bone-in thighs for extra flavor
Substitute avocado oil for high-heat stability
Serves well with roasted veggies or grain bowls
Bone-in thighs require 10 minutes longer cooking time
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 14
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Classic American (with Mediterranean notes)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 2300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg