Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Whether you're eating keto, low carb or just want the most tender, delicious chicken thighs recipe... you're in the right spot. When you make this grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs recipe, everyone will be thrilled that you did. Perfect for summertime BBQ's, cookouts or any night of the week for the family.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 302kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs bone-in & skin-on (about 2.5 lbs)
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 lemon zest
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons black pepper fresh ground (adjust to taste)
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
- Prep the Chicken: Add the chicken to the bowl and coat evenly in the marinade. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the fridge).
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (around 400–425°F).
- Grill the Thighs: Place chicken thighs skin-side down first. Grill for about 5–6 minutes to develop crispy skin. Flip and move to indirect heat if needed (to prevent flare-ups). Grill for another 20 minutes or until the internal temp hits 175–180°F (thighs are best cooked a bit higher than 165°F for tenderness).
- Rest & Serve: Let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with your favorite keto sides.
Notes
For best results, allow the chicken to marinate for at least an hour. My suggestion is 30 minutes in the fridge and then 30 minutes on the counter to bring the temperature closer to room temp. This will help to crisp up the chicken and cook through faster.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 524mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
