Main dishes

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled Chicken Thighs
Photo: CharmaineZoe's Marvelous Melange from England, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0). Photo is illustrative and may differ from the recipe.

Ingredients

2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 8 thighs)

¼ cup avocado oil or olive oil

Juice from 1 lemon

2 Tbsp smoked paprika

6 garlic cloves

2 teaspoons sea salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or glass container.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients to a bowl and mix together to make the marinade.

3. Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and massage to coat.

4. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

5. Preheat grill to medium-high.

6. Grill the chicken thighs for 4-6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165° F.

7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley, if using. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 8

Inspired by What Great Grandma Ate