Grilled Dijon Rosemary Chicken Thighs
Grilled Dijon-Rosemary Chicken Thighs are juicy, quick to make, and packed with tangy mustard flavor, fresh rosemary, and a touch of honey. This easy grilled chicken recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual outdoor meals.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons grainy mustard
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and lightly grease the grates with an oil mister or brush.
- Whisk together the grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and chopped rosemary in a small bowl until smooth, then set aside.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Grill the chicken skin side down over direct heat with the lid closed for about 4 minutes, then flip and cook for 6 minutes.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat, close the lid, and cook skin side up until it reaches 165°F on a digital thermometer.
- Brush the glaze over the chicken, flip, and brush the other side evenly using a silicone brush.
- Finish grilling for about 2 more minutes, turning once, until glazed and the internal temperature is 165°F in the thickest part.
- Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy.
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Notes
Chef Jenn’s Recipe Notes
- Temper your chicken thighs on the counter first, to allow them to come closer to room temperature. This will help them grill more evenly. An hour on the counter should do the trick, but no more than that as you are dealing with raw meat.
- Do not brush the glaze on too early. Because it has honey in it, it can burn if it sits over the fire for too long.
- Fresh rosemary works much better than dried here. Dried rosemary can stay too stiff and noticeable in the glaze.
- For the best, not charred chicken thighs: start with the thighs skin side down for 3-4 minutes to crisp up the skin, then finish cooking the thighs over indirect heat until fully cooked. If you try to grill them the whole time over even a low flame, you’ll be dodging flare-ups and fire as the fat melts and hits the flame.
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken thighCalories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 32IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
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