Easy Chicken Thigh Marinade

Sonja Overhiser

This chicken thigh marinade makes juicy, perfectly seasoned thighs! It’s easy to whip up and works for grilled or baked.

Ingredients 9

8 large or 12 small chicken thighs, boneless skinless or bone-in, skin-on (about 3 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice*
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce or a1 sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 teaspoons kosher salt

01
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme and kosher salt .
02
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel. Add the chicken to a container and pour on the marinade. Use your hands to evenly cover the chicken with the marinade. If using skin-on chicken thighs, make sure to use your fingers to get the marinade under the skin. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
03
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 450°F).
04
Grill the chicken thighs smooth side down until grill marks appear and it releases from the grates, 5 to 6 minutes for small thighs and 6 to 8 for large thighs. Flip and cook until the internal temperature is 165°F, 4 to 5 minutes.
05
Remove to a platter and cover with foil. Rest for 5 minutes for maximum juiciness. Taste and if desired, add a few more pinches of salt to taste.

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