Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs Recipe

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You’re going to love plunging fork first into this juicy grilled chicken bursting with the flavors of cilantro, basil, mint and chili pepper. Toss the extras in tacos or salads for quick meals. —Karen Naihe, Ewa Beach, Hawaii

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Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs Recipe

Prep: 15 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

15 10 25

Ingredients

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (4 ounces each)
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro leaves

Directions

Place chicken thighs in large resealable plastic bag. In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients. Cover and process until pureed. Add to bag. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4-6 inches from the heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 180°. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 chicken thigh equals 202 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 346 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Basil-Mint Chicken Thighs in Simple & Delicious August/September 2012, p41