Grilled Italian Chicken Thighs

5 from 1 vote

Easy lemon wine marinade, simple parmesan and panko breading, grilled on the flavor enhancing barbecue to crispy, golden, glory with a decadent garlic butter drizzle. That's what makes this Grilled Italian Chicken Thighs a little bite of heaven!

Prep Time10

Cook Time45

Marinate1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Grilled Italian Chicken Thighs

Servings:

Calories: 728kcal

Author: Jennifer Grissom

Ingredients

3 pounds bone in, skin on chicken thighs

Marinade

2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
4 cloves garlic, minced fine
2 tablespoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Chicken Breadcrumb Coating

1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder

Garlic Lemon Butter

1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons Italian Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 cloves garlic, minced fine

Instructions

Whisk together the marinade ingredients and add to the chicken thighs.
Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 to 1.5 hours.
Preheat the barbecue grill to a medium high heat, approximately 350-400 degrees grate temperature, and set up for in-direct cooking.
After stirring together the breadcrumbs, dredge the chicken thighs, top and bottom in the mixture and place on well oiled grill grates NOT directly over the heat/coals. Close the grill lid.
Cook undisturbed for approximately 45 minutes until the crust is golden and the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Bring the Garlic Lemon Butter mixture to a simmering in a small sauce pan either on the grill or inside and drizzle on the chicken thighs after they are removed from the grill.
Serve with lemon wedges if desired and garnish with additional parmesan cheese.

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