Authentically Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Herb Butter

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Chicken thighs cooked using a traditional Mediterranean marinade technique, finished with a fragrant herb butter that captures the essence of sun-drenched kitchens. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 juiced lemon (reserve zest). Add 12 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, turning to coat completely. Marinate for 2 hours at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, discarding marinade. Grill skin-side down for 10 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook for 8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 74°C.
  3. Step 3: While chicken rests, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a small pan over low heat. Add reserved lemon zest, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and a pinch of salt. Simmer gently for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a platter, drizzle with warm lemon-herb butter, and serve immediately with lemon wedges for extra brightness.

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