Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs
Delicious Lemon Garlic Chicken Thighs marinated for the best flavor. Perfect for grilling or stovetop cooking.
Equipment
- cast iron grill pan
- gallon size Ziploc bag
Ingredients
Marinade
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Chicken
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken stock, lemon juice, olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, Dijon, oregano, thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 ½ teaspoons pepper.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and chicken stock mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Heat canola oil in a cast iron grill pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add chicken to the grill pan in a single layer and cook until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
The marinade can be adjusted according to taste preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 23gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg
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