July 26, 2021

Marinated Grilled Chicken

Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 4-5 chicken drumsticks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 lime, zested; juice of lime; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Worcestershire; 1 tsp Johnny's chicken or steak seasoning (or use your favorite multi-purpose chicken seasoning); 1 tsp dried parsley; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; lemon or lime slices for serving

Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated with fresh lime juice, soy sauce, worcestershire, olive oil, and lots of herbs and spices for the absolute most flavorful grilled chicken.

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This is the kind of chicken you sink your teeth into and take a moment to look around the table to see if anyone else feels the same way you do. It’s juicy and salty and herby and slightly smoky. Did I mention it’s super easy too! Everything gets tossed in a Ziplock bag for easy marinating and clean up. And If you don’t have much time, it’s one of those recipes you can decide on a whim and have ready to eat in under an hour.

I love using boneless skinless chicken thighs and drumsticks as it yields the best flavor, but if you prefer chicken breast, those work well too. Or throw in a little bit of each so everyone can choose their favorite pieces.

Grilled chicken pairs well with just about anything and these are some of our favorite sides.

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Marinated Grilled Chicken

Chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated with fresh lime juice, soy sauce, worcestershire, olive oil, and lots of herbs and spices for the absolute most flavorful grilled chicken.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 1 30

Servings:

Calories: 423kcal

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
4-5 chicken drumsticks

Marinade

1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 lime, zested
juice of lime
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp Worcestershire
1 tsp Johnny's chicken or steak seasoning or use your favorite multi-purpose chicken seasoning
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp italian seasoning
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
lemon or lime slices for serving

Instructions

Place chicken pieces in a large Ziplock bag. Add olive oil, lime zest, juice of 1 lime, soy sauce and worcestershire.
In a small bowl add the dry seasonings and mix to combine. Add the seasonings to the chicken, seal the bag, and toss well making sure all the pieces are coated.
Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Heat outdoor or indoor grill pan to medium high heat. Brush surface with olive oil and give the chicken another good shake in the bag before adding to the hot grill.
Cook chicken turning every 3-5 minutes until golden and charred in spots, about 25 minutes. Depending on how hot your grill gets you may need to reduce or increase the cooking time. Chicken is done when it reaches an internal temp of 165°.
Place chicken on serving plate and place fresh lemon or lime slices in between the chicken pieces, Cover with foil to let rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will ensure the chicken stays nice and juicy.

Notes

Chicken pieces- If you’re not big on dark meat swap out the thighs and drumsticks for chicken breasts. Or use a variety of chicken pieces so everyone can choose what they love.

Seasonings- The seasonings and spices for this recipe just happen to be my favorite combinations but use what you love or have on hand. I particularly love the smoked paprika as it adds a true BBQ smoky flavor.

Roasting chicken- If you don’t have a grill or grill pan you can easily pop the chicken in a 400° oven for 30-45 minutes depending on what chicken pieces you choose. Simply place on a large sheet pan lined with foil or parchment paper and roast turning once half way through cooking time When chicken has reached an internal temp of 165° it’s done!

Nutritional facts include 1 thigh and 1 drumstick.

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be understood as an estimate rather than a guarantee. The Menu Maid makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.