Rusty Chicken Thighs

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I'm going to show you how to make this incredibly simple and highly effective grilled chicken marinade. It's so perfect and juicy and flavorful. It's an overall gorgeous way to grill chicken.

By

John Mitzewich

Updated on April 26, 2024

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closeup of juicy-looking grilled chicken thighs with glossy browned skin

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 40 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 clove garlic, sliced, or more to taste
2 teaspoons Asian chile pepper sauce (such as sambal oelek), or more to taste
1 ½ tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions

Mash garlic to a paste with a mortar and pestle. Mix chile pepper sauce, maple syrup, soy sauce, mayonnaise, and rice vinegar into garlic until marinade is thoroughly combined.
Transfer chicken thighs to a large flat container (such as a baking dish) and pour marinade over chicken; stir until chicken is coated. Cover dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate about 3 hours; if preferred, let stand about 30 minutes at room temperature. Unwrap dish and sprinkle with salt.
Preheat charcoal grill to high heat.
Place chicken thighs onto the hot grill with smooth sides down. Cook until chicken shows grill marks, about 3 minutes. Turn chicken over and cook until other side shows grill marks, about 5 minutes. Continue to cook, moving them occasionally and turning over every 2 minutes, until meat is no longer pink inside and the thighs are golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
Transfer chicken to a platter, let rest for 5 minutes, and serve garnished with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
11g	Fat
4g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	13%
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 311mg	14%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g	39%
Vitamin C 3mg	3%
Calcium 16mg	1%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 209mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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