Lemon Barbecue Chicken
Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with this Lemon Barbecue Chicken—a dish that perfectly balances smoky, tangy, and zesty flavors. Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are marinated in a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice, rich barbecue sauce, garlic, and fragrant herbs like oregano and paprika, infusing each bite with layers of bold taste. Grilled to golden perfection and basted with the marinade for extra juiciness, these chicken thighs boast crispy skin and tender, flavorful meat. This quick prep recipe is ideal for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, pairing beautifully with classics like coleslaw, grilled corn, or roasted vegetables. Easy to make yet impressive, this is your go-to recipe for mouthwatering lemon barbecue chicken that delivers big on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lemon juice, barbecue sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and lemon zest to create the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs into a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated.
Seal the bag or cover the dish with plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours for maximum flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 375°F/190°C) and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess marinade to drip off, and reserve the marinade.
Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin-side down. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy.
Flip the chicken and continue to grill for another 15-18 minutes, basting occasionally with the reserved marinade, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle.
Serve the Lemon Barbecue Chicken hot with your favorite sides, like coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or grilled corn.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 122.4 g | 157% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.9 g | 154% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 486 mg | 162% | |
| Sodium | 4259 mg | 185% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.9 g | ||
| Protein | 110.5 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 156 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1600 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
