Grilled Irish Ale Marinated Chicken Thighs

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Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful Irish ale mixture with garlic and herbs, then grilled to smoky perfection. This Irish-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, Irish ale beer, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 6 Irish cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup Irish ale beer, 2 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  2. Step 2: Add 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs to the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Step 3: Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off.
  4. Step 4: Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes until the skin is crisp and golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Flip the chicken and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes, or until an internal thermometer reads 165°F and juices run clear.
  6. Step 6: Remove chicken from grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.

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