Green Goddess Grilled Chicken

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This green goddess grilled chicken features juicy chicken thighs marinated in an herby homemade green goddess dressing and grilled until perfectly smoky and tender.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 20

Servings servings

Calories 281kcal

Ingredients

1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup lightly-packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup lightly-packed fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
Additional fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, pesto, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, and parsley in a food processor or blender. Blend on high speed until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken thighs in a sealable bag or bowl and pour half of green goddess sauce over top. Set the other half of sauce aside in refrigerator. Evenly coat thighs in sauce until coated. Seal bag or cover bowl with plastic wrap and allow chicken thighs to marinate in refrigerator 2 hours or up to 12.
Preheat an outdoor grill to 400F OR prepare a large skillet to use indoors on stovetop by greasing well. Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry.
Arrange chicken thighs on grill or in skillet on stovetop and allow to cook, turning occasionally until chicken registers 165F.
Transfer chicken to a plate and drizzle with reserved green goddess sauce. Top with additional fresh basil and serve warm. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store chicken in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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