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Easy Grilled Chicken Marinade

An easy grilled chicken marinade, bursting with sweet herb citrus flavor, is utterly delicious. And, it keeps chicken tender and juicy!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons Worchester Sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Grilled Chicken

  • 6 chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • lemon slices slightly grilled, for serving

Instructions

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk together. Remove half of the marinade and set aside for basting the chicken while it grills.
    Top view of boneless skinless chicken thighs in a resealable bag with marinade on a black cutting board
  • Place the chicken in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over the top. Seal the bag securely and massage the marinade into the chicken.
    Raw chicken pieces soak up a flavorful chicken marinade in a zip-top bag set in a glass bowl, with a half lemon and a bowl of seasoning on the side.
  • Chill the chicken in the refrigerator and at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. For the most flavor, 2 to 4 hours is optimum.

To Grill

  • Preheat the grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees) and lightly oil the grates.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade.
  • Place chicken over direct heat and grill for 6 to 8 minutes per side. Once the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, move the thighs to a low heat zone of the grill. As the chicken grills, baste with reserved marinade.
    Grilled chicken thighs with char marks cook on a barbecue grill, infused with a savory chicken marinade.
  • When cooked, remove chicken from the grill, tent with foil, and let rest about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 262mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 230IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg