Description
These Green Goddess Chicken Thighs are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a vibrant green goddess sauce made with Greek yogurt, fresh herbs, and zesty lemon. Grilled to perfection, these chicken thighs are a perfect addition to any summer BBQ or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Green Goddess Sauce:
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups lightly packed herbs
- 3 green onions
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 lemons, juiced
For the Chicken:
- 1.5–2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless skinless
Instructions
- Prepare the Green Goddess Sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, herbs, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Marinate the Chicken: Divide the sauce in half. Marinate the chicken in one half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chicken thighs for about 5 minutes per side or until fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with the reserved green goddess dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
