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Green Goddess Grilled Chicken Thighs

Green Goddess Grilled Chicken Thighs: Stunning 12-Minute Zesty Backyard Main


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 27 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 6 servings.

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory main course featuring tender boneless skinless chicken thighs marinated and grilled over medium-high heat topped with a smooth green goddess cream sauce made with flat parsley chives basil dill mayonnaise white vinegar garlic and olive oil.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs.

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley.

  • 1/4 cup fresh chives.

  • 1/4 cup fresh basil.

  • 1/4 cup fresh dill.

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise.

  • 1/4 cup white vinegar.

  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice.

  • 1 clove garlic.

  • 1.5 tsp organic honey.

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil.

  • Salt and black pepper to taste.


Instructions

  • Drop the fresh parsley chives basil dill white vinegar lemon juice mayonnaise garlic clove and honey into a blender jar processing until smooth.

  • Keep the machine running on low speed while slowly pouring the olive oil in a steady thread to form a thick uniform velvet cream.

  • Dust the chicken thighs with salt and black pepper grains then coat with exactly 1/3 cup of the herb cream to marinate for 1 hour.

  • Arrange the coated chicken thighs flat across preheated and oiled grill grates searing for 6 minutes per side until the core hits 165°F.

  • Let the cooked chicken rest on a board for 5 minutes before slicing into thick ribbons and serving with a drizzle of the remaining sauce.

Notes

  • Reserving a separate clean portion of the blended herb cream before coating the raw chicken is the secret to a professional-grade table sauce for this Green Goddess Grilled Chicken Thighs.

  • Protein-heavy chicken thighs provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.

  • This simple backyard barbecue dinner is naturally pork-free and wine-free for rapid weeknight family comfort.

  • Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 12 mins.
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course.
  • Method: Grid-Grilling.
  • Cuisine: Traditional Californian Barbecue.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 large filled dinner plateful section with 2 grilled thighs.
  • Calories: ~ 380 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 1 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 310 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 26 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 5 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 21 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 2 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 0 g.
  • Protein: ~ 32 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 95 mg.

Keywords: Green Goddess Grilled Chicken Thighs, Charred Herb Poultries, Stunning One Pan Recipes, Blended Herb Creams, Backyard Barbecue Mains, New York Recipe.