Description
An easy, flavorful marinade for juicy chicken thighs using pantry staples like garlic, vinegar, and oil. Perfect for grilling or pan-cooking any night of the week.
Ingredients
- 4 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup canola oil (or avocado oil)
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper until fully combined.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and pound to even thickness.
- Place chicken in a zip-top bag and pour in the marinade. Seal and massage to coat evenly.
- Refrigerate and marinate for 30 minutes to 3 hours.
- Remove from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Discard marinade.
- Grill or cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 4–6 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Wrap in foil and let rest 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add smoked paprika or onion powder to the marinade.
- This marinade also works well for chicken breasts; just adjust cook time.
- If you don’t have a grill, use a hot skillet or cast iron griddle.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
