Barbecued Limoncello Chicken Thighs
Barbecue Chicken Thighs with Limoncello and Fresh Herbs might be my all time favorite grilled chicken dish! Marinated in olive oil and Limoncello with fresh herbs before heading to the grill, they are absolutely divine.
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 919kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 2 lemons quartered
- 1 lime quartered
- ½ cup limoncello
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh thyme stems and leaves as long as stems are green and tender
- 3 stems fresh rosemary with stems removed
- ¼ ounce fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- Pinch of crushed red pepper
- 1 ½ cups extra virgin olive oil
To Make the Dish
- 4 lbs boneless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Blend all of the ingredients but chicken in a food processor and process only until roughly chopped
- Combine the marinade and chicken thighs and refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours.
- Remove from marinade. Grill thighs on medium high heat until browned and cooked through; 10-15 minutes to an internal temperature of 170 degrees F.
Notes
If you use this recipe for bone in thighs, plan about 20-25 minutes total time on the grill. Check internal temperature for doneness; dark chicken meat should read from 170-175 degrees.
Please note that nutritional value is computer generated and is including the marinade ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 919kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 78g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1920mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 187IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg