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Rosemary Citrus Grilled Chicken Thighs

Prep time
10 minutes PT10M
Cook time
14–16 minutes PT16M
Yield
4-6 servings
Difficulty
2 out of 5 on the difficulty scale
grilled chicken and grilled veggies Nugget Markets signature recipes

Both light and flavorful, this simply delicious chicken preparation may become a regular in your recipe rotation.

Ingredients

  • 6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Cracked black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat one side of the grill to medium-high heat, leaving the opposite side cooler for indirect heat.

Mix rosemary, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper in a workbowl until well combined. Add chicken thighs to the mixture and gently toss untill the thighs are evenly coated then set aside to marinate for 20 minutes.

Place marinated chicken on the cooler side of the grill, skin-side up for 12–14 minutes, turning clockweise 90 degrees halfway through. Once the internal temperature reaches 155°F, flip the chicken over, skin-side down halfway between the hot and cool sides of the grill and grill for additionbal 4-6 minutes turning clockwise 90 degrees halfway through unti he internal temperature reaches 165°F. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Glossary:

zest

Colored part of the peel of citrus fruit which contains flavorful oils.

Pair with

  • Pinot Gris

    An ancient natural mutation of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris can vary dramatically in taste depending on where it is grown. In the Tre Venezie in Italy, where it is known as Pinot Grigio, it is often a simple, light, crisp wine. However, Italian Pinot Grigio shows little similarity to the majestic, lavish, sometimes spicy Pinot Gris of Alsace. The aromas of Pinot Gris suggest peach skins or orange rind. Pinot Grigio is currently the best-selling imported wine in the United States, and it's fun to say too!

  • Albarino

    A delicious, light, lemony, often slightly fizzy wine. Not as full bodied as Chardonnay, as minerally as Riesling, or as herbal as Sauvignon Blanc. Albarino's flavors range from zingy citrus-peach to almond-honeysuckle.

  • Picpoul Blanc

    Picpoul de Pinet is one of the famed crus of the Coteaux du Languedoc, producing white wine exclusively from the Picpoul Blanc grapes. This varietal is commonly very acidic and refreshing.

  • Roussanne

    An elegant varietal of the French Rhone, often blended with its sister, Marsanne.

  • Semillon

    In Bordeaux and California, Semillon is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc. Because of its lean tartness Sauvignon Blanc is quite the opposite of Semillon - and, as they say, "Opposites attract." Outside Bordeaux, Semillon is becoming quite popular in Australia.

  • Torrontes

    Similar in weight to Sauvignon Blanc, with more of the floral aromatics of a Viognier. A very refreshing wine - perfect for quaffing.