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Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs with Creamy Green Sauce

These Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs with Creamy Green Sauce are a delicious meal that are healthy and quick to make!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 502 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp Oléico oil
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt reduce by half if using table salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup dry rice *optional can substitute quinoa, leafy greens, lentils, etc
  • 2 english cucumbers *optional for serving

Creamy Green Sauce

  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt can substitute mayo
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro
  • 4-5 sprigs mint thick stems removed
  • 1/2 jalapeño seeds removed
  • 4-5 green onions white and green parts
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt reduce by half if using table salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lime zest

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl or container, mix Oléico oil with salt and pepper. Toss chicken thighs in mixture and let marinate in the fridge for 30min up to overnight.
  • To make the green sauce, combine yogurt with mint, cilantro, jalapeño, green onions, garlic, salt, pepper and lime zest in a blender or food processor until smooth. About 30-60 seconds on medium speed. Place into container and let flavors meld in the fridge until ready to serve. Up to five days ahead of time.
  • Make the rice according to package directions. This recipe also works great with quinoa, leafy green salad, lentils, etc.
  • Grill the chicken thighs over a hot grill, about 400F, for five minutes on each side or until the thickest part reaches 165F.
  • Serve chicken thighs with rice or salad and Creamy Green Sauce. Add additional fresh herbs, green onions and cucumbers if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 502kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 43gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 760mgPotassium: 849mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 458IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken, dinner, easy, gluten free, healthy
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