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Parsley Pesto-Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs

Name: Parsley Pesto-Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup parsley pesto; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Category
American
Cusine
American

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Ingredients

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup parsley pesto

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley, oil, garlic, lemon zest and juice, oregano, salt, and pepper, and process until smooth, scraping down the bowl as needed. Place the thighs in a zip-top plastic bag, and add half of the pesto. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly, then refrigerate, turning the bag occasionally, for 1 to 4 hours. Refrigerate the other half of the pesto separately. Heat the grill to 500°F. When hot, brush the grill grate clean. Prepare the grill for direct cooking, and reduce the temperature to medium-high heat . Remove the reserved pesto from the refrigerator to bring to room temperature. Grill the thighs over direct medium-high heat with the lid closed until the meat is firm and the juices run clear, turning once or twice, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the grill, and serve with the reserved pesto and lemon wedges.