Description
Juicy chicken thighs with golden, charred skin glazed with aromatic garlic butter. Infused with fresh herbs and lemon, this grilled dish is perfect for summer feasts.
Ingredients
Chicken Thighs
4 pieces (skin-on for crispy results)
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp (softened for easy spreading)
Minced Garlic
2 cloves (adjust for garlic lovers)
Parsley
1 tbsp chopped (fresh preferred over dried)
Lemon Juice
1 tsp (brightens the butter mixture)
Salt
1/2 tsp (use sea salt for crunch)
Black Pepper
1/4 tsp (freshly ground preferred)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels to ensure proper browning
Combine garlic, butter, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in bowl
Coat chicken thoroughly, pressing mixture into meat for flavor absorption
Chill 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to permeate the meat
Brush grill grates with oil using paper towels wrapped around long-handled brush
Heat grill to medium-high (375°F/190°C) with lid closed for 10 minutes
Set up zone controlled by leaving one section of grill at indirect heat for resting
Place chicken skin-side up on hot grill grates for aromatic char formation
Rotate 90° after 6 minutes to create crosshatch grill marks
Maintain 5-7 minute cooking intervals flipping once total while checking internal temperature
Rest chicken on indirect heat zone for 5 minutes to ensure juices settle
Brush with additional garlic butter just before serving to enhance presentation
Notes
Use a 1:2 butter-to-garlic ratio for bold flavor without greasiness
Freshly ground black pepper enhances aromatic depth
Sea salt adds subtle crunch to the skin
Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes for juicy results
Charring on direct heat creates signature grill marks
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 435
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 2300mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 130mg