Green Goddess Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Green Goddess Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs are a flavorful and vibrant dish that will elevate any meal. Juicy, marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served with a creamy herb-infused green goddess sauce, making them ideal for summer barbecues, weeknight dinners, or meal prep. This recipe combines fresh herbs to create a deliciously unique flavor that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy them hot off the grill or as leftovers in salads and sandwiches for a versatile dining experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- Vegetable or avocado oil for grilling
- 1/4 cup parsley leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh chives
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh dill
- 1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice or additional distilled white vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Goddess sauce by blending fresh herbs, vinegar, lemon juice, mayonnaise, garlic, honey, and olive oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in 1/3 cup of the green goddess sauce for 1-2 hours in the refrigerator.
- Preheat your grill to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill chicken thighs for 5-6 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before drizzling with remaining green goddess sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 grilled chicken thigh (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg