Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Rosemary Grilled Chicken Thighs
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  1. Combine garlic and next 6 ingredients in a large heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag, squeezing bag to combine ingredients. Add chicken, turning to coat, and seal bag. Chill 1 to 24 hours.
  2. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.
  3. Grill chicken, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Transfer chicken to a large piece of aluminum foil. Squeeze juice from lemon over chicken; fold foil around chicken, covering chicken completely. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with Sautéed Garlic Spinach and Two-Cheese Grits.
  4. *Fresh thyme, cilantro, or oregano may be substituted.
  5. **1 1/2 lb. skinned and boned chicken breasts may be substituted.
  6. Rosemary Grilled Pork Tenderloin: Omit chicken thighs. Substitute 2 lb. pork tenderloin and grill as directed 8 to 10 minutes on each side. Proceed with recipe as directed. Prep: 10 min., Chill: 1 hr., Grill: 20 min., Stand: 10 min.
  7. Sautéed Garlic Spinach: Heat 1 tsp. olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté 1 pressed garlic clove in hot oil 30 seconds. Add 1 (10-oz.) bag fresh spinach, thoroughly washed, to skillet, and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Serve spinach with slotted spoon or tongs. Makes 4 servings; Prep: 5 min., Cook: 4 min.
  8. Two-Cheese Grits: Bring 4 cups water and 1 tsp. salt to a boil in a 3-qt. saucepan. Whisk in 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits; reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup (2 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese, and 2 Tbsp. butter. Sprinkle with pepper to taste. Makes 4 servings; Prep: 5 min., Cook: 10 min.
  9. Honey Mustard Sauce: Stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, and 2 Tbsp. honey. Makes about 3/4 cup; Prep: 5 min.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1251.42 Kcal (5239 kJ)
Calories from fat 679.56 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.51g 116%
Cholesterol 240.8mg 80%
Sodium 3271.38mg 136%
Potassium 135.76mg 3%
Total Carbs 40.42g 13%
Sugars 35.65g 143%
Dietary Fiber 2.22g 9%
Protein 80.07g 160%
Vitamin C 17.5mg 29%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 41.7mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 155.24 Kcal (650 kJ)
Calories from fat 84.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.37g 116%
Cholesterol 29.87mg 80%
Sodium 405.82mg 136%
Potassium 16.84mg 3%
Total Carbs 5.01g 13%
Sugars 4.42g 143%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 9%
Protein 9.93g 160%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 29%
Iron 0.1mg 6%
Calcium 5.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 30.9
    Points
  • 31
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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