Grilled Spanish Marinated Chicken with Garlic and Herbs

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Tender chicken marinated in olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs, then grilled to perfection with smoky char marks. This Spanish recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, olive oil, and garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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: 12 min Serves 4 Spanish cuisine 290 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp smoked Spanish paprika, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk to create the marinade.
  2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs to the marinade, coating each piece thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 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: Grill the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the surface shows grill marks with a slight char.
  5. Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices.

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