Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
These grilled lemon pepper chicken thighs are marinated in bright lemon, honey, and spices, then grilled until smoky, juicy, and packed with flavor. Simple and perfect for summer.
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 505kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lemon zest.
- Add chicken thighs and let marinate for at least 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours.
- Preheat grill to medium high (about 400 degrees).
- Oil the grates.
- Grill the chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes per side, flipping once or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Drizzle warm honey over top of the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 141mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 247IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg