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Grilled Chicken Thighs
4 servings · 35 min total
Smoky, lightly spiced chicken thighs grilled until the edges char and the meat stays juicy. A weeknight grill that punches above its effort.
Ingredients
- 800 g chicken thigh
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon, juiced
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Method
- 1.
Mix the marinade — Mix the oil, smoked paprika, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, lemon juice, salt, and pepper into a marinade.
- 2.
Marinate the chicken thighs — Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3.
Grill until charred — Grill over medium heat for 9 minutes per side, turning once, until charred and the juices run clear.
- 4.
Rest and serve — Rest for 5 minutes and serve with grilled vegetables or a crisp salad.