Summertime means grilling season at my house! And on a busy weekend or weeknight, this Simple Grilled Chicken is perfect. A few ears of corn on the grill and an easy pasta salad – dinner is done and you can enjoy that nice cold beverage on the deck!
You might think orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard sounds like an odd combination – but trust me on this one. The Worcestershire gives it a delicious smoky flavor while the OJ brightens it all up. As listed in the recipe – marinade time needs to be at least 30 minutes (you will get a lot of flavor out of it). I would recommend getting the chicken into the bag in the morning at the start of your day. This lets you both get even more flavor out of the chicken and more time to enjoy your summer day with the fam bam!
This chicken is also great for a bigger backyard party – with some brats and burgers, maybe some wings. And don’t forget the pasta salad, potato salad, or corn salad. I served this with some corn on the cob that I left in the husk and put it on the grill along with the chicken. Leaving the husks on allows the corn to steam while getting a nice smoky flavor from the grill.
Now Let’s Get Cookin’!
Simple Grilled Chicken
Ingredients
- 10-12 Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin removed
- ½ cup Orange Juice
- ¼ cup Avocado Oil
- ¼ cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a gallon sized zipper bag. Add chicken to the bag and let marinade at least 30 minutes. A few hours is better. Can be done up to 24hr before.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high. Place chicken top side down on the grill. Brush marinade over top of each piece and reserve the rest. Cook for 15 minutes, then flip each piece and brush with marinade again. Cook another 15 minutes. Remove from grill and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
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We made a very similar marinade recently and I loved that added flavor boost from the Worcestershire sauce. These look delicious!
Making my mouth water! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party last week (I’m running a little late). Hope we see you there again this week!
Thanks for sharing your yummy recipe at Vintage Charm!
I love s simple grilled chicken recipe. Looks yum! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
These grilled chicken thighs look amazing, and I love the sound of the marinade you shared! Pinned, and I’m happy to be featuring you at Tuesday Turn About tomorrow!
Thank you for sharing this delicious and quick recipe with @omhgww. See you next week.