Keto Grilled Chicken Thighs
For an easy summer meal, it doesn’t get any better than this keto chicken thigh recipe! With just a handful of ingredients, you have a full-flavored meal that is sure to be a hit.
Servings: 8
Calories: 266.6kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lemons juice and zest
- 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the lemon juice, zest, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk in the oil until the marinade emulsifies.
- Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.
- Allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
Outdoor Grill or Grill Pan
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. (400° F to 450° F)
- Remove the chicken from the marinade.
- Oil the grill grates. Cook the chicken until it is lightly charred and the internal temperature reaches 160° F, about 4 to 5 minutes per side.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Ninja Foodi Grill
- Turn your Ninja Foodi Grill to medium heat on the grill setting and set your timer to 14 minutes.
- Add the chicken in a single layer when the grill is preheated, and you have the "add food" notification.
- Cook for 7 minutes. Flip and brush with the reserved marinade.
- Cook for an additional 7 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160° F.
- Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 266.6kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.92g | Protein: 22.34g | Fat: 18.52g | Saturated Fat: 2.76g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.93g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11.33g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 107.73mg | Sodium: 725.49mg | Potassium: 323.54mg | Fiber: 0.92g | Sugar: 0.71g | Vitamin A: 36.53IU | Vitamin C: 14.48mg | Calcium: 20.99mg | Iron: 1.15mg