Description
Succulent chicken thighs marinated in lemon, herbs, and spices, then grilled to perfection. A vibrant and flavorful summer meal.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp (44 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground dried rosemary
- 1 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 3 lbs (1361 g) boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 lemons
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, thyme, turmeric, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in warm water while the chicken marinates.
- Thread the chicken and lemon slices onto metal or soaked wood skewers, packing the pieces together tightly. Add a lemon slice between every three or four pieces of chicken.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high (approximately 375°F/190°C) or preheat the broiler.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes per side or broil for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
- Transfer to a platter and rest for five minutes before serving.
Notes
- For even cooking, ensure chicken pieces are roughly the same size before threading onto skewers.
- Substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but reduce grilling time as they cook faster.
- Leftover skewers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently in a pan or on the grill.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100