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Grilled Chicken Thigh Marinade

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 soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on for extra flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, paprika, black pepper, salt, and oregano 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).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your grilled chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken thighs overnight.

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