Sukkah-Inspired Herb and Lemon Grilled Chicken Thighs
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in bright lemon juice and fresh herbs, evoking the natural flavors of the Feast of Tabernacles. This Mediterranean-inspired Hanukkah recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs bone-in, 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.
Ingredients
- 8 (about 3 pounds) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup (about 2 lemons) fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 2: Add 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds) to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably 3-4 hours.
- Step 3: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off.
- Step 4: Grill chicken thighs skin-side down for 6-7 minutes until the skin is browned and crisp. Flip and grill for another 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
- Step 5: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute.









