Spanish · Dinner
Grilled Chicken with Lemon and Garlic
Bone-in chicken thigh marinated in lemon juice, garlic and olive oil, then grilled over direct heat until the skin chars and the meat stays juicy. Finished with fresh lemon and parsley, this Spanish-style grill features smoked paprika and oregano, served with roasted potatoes and green salad.
$4
15 minsPrep
20 minsCook
35 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
395Calories
52.8gProtein
18.2gFat
3.6gCarbs
0.8gSugar
0.8gFiber
688mgSodium
351mgChol
5.4gSat Fat
588mgPotassium
41mgCalcium
2.4mgIron
1mcgVitamin B12
20mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
low-calorie
herb-salt
hidden-gems
gluten-free
dairy-free
Instructions
1
Prep
Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, smoked paprika, oregano, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2
Marinate
Add chicken thigh to bowl, coat fully, cover and refrigerate for 2 hours until flavors penetrate the meat.
3
Grill
Place chicken skin-side down on preheated grill over direct high heat for 8 to 9 minutes until skin chars and releases easily.
4
Grill
Flip chicken and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes until juices run clear and thickest part reaches 165F (74C).
5
Rest
Transfer chicken to plate and let rest for 5 minutes so juices redistribute.
6
Plate
Set chicken on plate with lemon wedges and scatter parsley over top.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 420g420g bone-in chicken thigh
- 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
- 4 tbsp60ml lemon juice
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- 1 tsp1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
- 11 lemon, cut into wedges
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
