Grilled Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Fresh Herb Chimichurri

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in lemon and garlic, served with a vibrant herbaceous chimichurri sauce that adds brightness and depth. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 52 minutes, pairs boneless skin-on chicken thighs, fresh lemon juice, 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 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: 40 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp olive oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Add 6 boneless skin-on chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 4 hours in the fridge.
  2. Step 2: Meanwhile, prepare the chimichurri by finely chopping 1 cup fresh parsley and 1/2 cup fresh cilantro. Combine with 2 tbsp red wine vinegar, 2 tbsp olive oil (reserve from marinade), 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix well and let rest for flavors to meld.
  3. Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and grill for 5-6 minutes per side until the skin is crisp and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a platter and spoon the fresh chimichurri generously over the top before serving.

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