Description

The easiest Gluten Free Chicken Thigh Marinade to make perfectly juicy and flavorful chicken thighs every time! It’s made with 5 simple ingredients: fresh garlic, olive oil, coconut aminos, salt, and lime juice. This chicken marinade is soy-free, dairy-free, and AIP/paleo compliant. Use it for grilling or baking!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup coconut aminos or 2 TBSP tamari
1/2 tsp sea salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 TBSP olive oil
2 TBSP lime juice
1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

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Instructions

Step: Pour coconut aminos or tamari, sea salt, crushed garlic, olive oil, and lime juice into a jar and shake well to combine or whisk in a small bowl.
Step: Add chicken thighs to a large bowl, container, or bag. Pour in the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly.
Step: Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
Step: For grilling: Preheat grill to medium-high and oil grates. Remove chicken from marinade, discard excess. Grill skin side down for 5-10 minutes, flip, and cook another 10-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Step: For baking: Preheat oven to 400 F and line a baking dish. Arrange chicken skin side up and bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F.

Notes

If using tamari, omit the sea salt. You can marinate for up to 24 hours. Always use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 F.

Prep Time: PT1H5M
Cook Time: PT30M
Category: Mains
Method: Grilled, Baked
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 1 g
Sodium: 450 mg
Fat: 22 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 18 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg