Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken
Easy honey lemon grilled chicken recipe. Chicken thighs are flavored with homemade grill seasoning, marinated in honey, lemon and garlic & grilled to perfection.
Servings: 5 portions
Calories: 300
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thighs , bone-in (1 kilogram)
Grill Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons salt
Honey Lemon Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice , freshly squeezed (1/2 lemon)
- 3 garlic cloves
- 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions
- First prepare the grill seasoning by combining paprika, ginger, oregano, thyme and salt.
- Now, make the marinade: Mix together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic and olive oil.
- Season each chicken thigh well with grill seasoning (about 2/3 of a teaspoon per side) and place them in a large zip-lock bag or a bowl/casserole dish. Pour marinade over and cover the dish (or close the bag) with cling film.
- Refrigerate for 3+ hours, best overnight before grilling. It will take about 12-15 minutes per side. Check the readiness with a thermometer or cut one in half. The chicken should not be pink anymore.
- Serve with salad, rice, potatoes or anything you like!
Nutrition Facts
Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken
Amount per Serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
12
g
Cholesterol
103
mg
34
%
Sodium
1029
mg
45
%
Potassium
308
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
21
g
42
%
Vitamin A
238
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
26
mg
3
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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