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Chicken Thigh Marinade for the Grill

A flavorful marinade for chicken thighs that enhances their juiciness and taste when grilled.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 6-7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply.

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