Name: Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 4 h 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. dried thyme; 1 lemon, juice and zest; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1.33 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

By Kristen McCaffrey

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254 CALORIES 5g CARBS 9g FAT 35g PROTEIN

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs Recipe

Yogurt is one of my favorite things to use for chicken marinade. I find the chicken comes out deliciously tender and moist anytime I use yogurt as the marinade. Usually I opt for Greek yogurt (since it is what I have at home most often) but plain yogurt would work as well. To that I add garlic, spices or herbs, and citrus - usually lemon. From there the chicken marinates over night and then it ready for the grill. For some simple variations on this recipe consider using rosemary, oregano, dill, lot of black pepper, or marjoram.

The Recipe

Grilled Lemon Thyme Chicken Thighs

PREP TIME: 4 Hours, 10 Min

COOK TIME: 15 Min

TOTAL TIME: 4 Hours, 25 Min

Dinner

Ingredients

SERVINGS:

UNITS: US METRICS

1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
1 tbsp. olive oil
4 U cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp. dried thyme
1 U lemon, juice and zest
1 U Salt and pepper, to taste
1.33 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

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Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 6 oz.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 131mg

Sodium 258mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate 5g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 3g

Protein 35g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

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Instructions

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Combine the yogurt, olive oil, garlic, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl or Ziploc bag. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge. Overnight is even better.

When ready to grill, heat grill to medium high heat. Cook thighs directly on grill (letting excess marinade drip off) for 5 minutes per side.

Oven Option: When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking spray. Add the chicken to the baking dish. Discard leftover marinade. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size: 6 oz.

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254

Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g

Saturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Cholesterol 131mg

Sodium 258mg

11%

Total Carbohydrate 5g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Sugars 3g

Protein 35g

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

The Nutritional Values provided are estimates only and may vary based on the preparation method.

About the author Meet Kristen McCaffrey

Hi, I’m the cookbook author, recipe developer, and food enthusiast behind Slender Kitchen. I am obsessed with making healthy food that is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious. Meal planning is my secret weapon and I hope I can make meal time easier for you with our tried and tested recipes and foolproof meal plans. Learn More