Southwestern Grilled Chicken Thighs
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280kcal
This southwestern grilled chicken thighs recipe has bold, southwestern flavors that deliver tender and juicy chicken in every bite.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs boneless skinless
- 1 tsp Southwest seasoning
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Mix the Southwest seasoning with lemon juice and olive oil to make the chicken marinade.1 tsp Southwest seasoning, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp olive oil
- Coat the thighs with the marinade, making sure to get it into all the nooks and crannies. The chicken should marinate for at least 30 minutes.1 lb chicken thighs
- Grill the chicken on a medium to medium high grill for 7 to 9 minutes per side. The thighs should be opened up so they lay flat on the grill.
- The chicken has finished cooking when the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 165℉ (74℃).
- Rest the chicken for a few minutes when it comes off the grill. The thighs can be served as a single piece or sliced and served over rice in sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.
Notes
There usually are 4 to 6 chicken thighs per pound.
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 89IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
