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Grilled chicken thighs on a platter with a sprig of rosemary on top.
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Grilled Rosemary-Garlic Chicken

These grilled rosemary-garlic chicken thighs rely on a quick and simple lemon marinade and a quick turn on the grill for their robust flavor and tender juiciness. Simple enough for weeknights. Special enough for dinner parties.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 to 8 servings
Calories: 846

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon, 1/2 juiced and 1/2 sliced into wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 sprigs rosemary, leaves removed from 2 sprigs
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • Fine sea salt
  • Coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups arugula, stemmed
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Instructions

  • Cut the lemon in half. Juice half the lemon and cut the remaining half into wedges. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, the leaves from the 2 rosemary sprigs, garlic, and 4 tablespoons (60 ml) olive oil. Seal the bag and firmly mix with your hands. Add the chicken, reseal, and let rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
  • Heat your gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat and let it get nice and hot to the tune of 400°F (204°C). (If using charcoal, the coals should be lightly covered with ash.)
  • Add the sprig of rosemary and the remaining 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil to a small saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and then immediately remove from heat. Discard the sprig of rosemary and pour the oil into a small bowl.
  • When the grill is ready, remove the chicken from the bag and discard the marinade. Season the chicken with the salt and pepper. Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 9 minutes. Flip and cook until the chicken thighs are cooked through and register 165°F (74°C), 4 to 5 more minutes.
  • Remove the chicken thighs from the grill and place them on a large cutting board. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
  • While the chicken rests, mix the balsamic vinegar and red pepper flakes into the rosemary oil. Season with pepper and salt. Drizzle over the arugula and gently toss. Divvy the arugula among plates and arrange 2 chicken thighs on each arugula salad and garnish with lemon wedges. Originally published June 10, 2016.

    ☞ TESTER TIP: If you’re uncorking a bottle of wine to go with this, opt for pinot noir or Chianti. You won't be disappointed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portion | Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 315mg | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g