Sassy Chicken

Who doesn't love an easy weeknight meal? Especially since I'm working full-time and don't want to cook a meal that's going to take a long time to make after work. That's when grilled chicken recipes are my go-to when it's warm enough to grill outside. This Sassy Chicken marinade is the newest one that I tried and it turned out fabulous. I marinated the chicken overnight and grilled it as soon as I got home in the evening. The chicken was super flavorful and perfect when served with some pita and a delicious salad on the side. As soon as Dr. Sweetpea walked through the front door, his first question was, "What smells so good?". We both devoured our meal and this will definitely be in our regular meal rotation. No pictures this time because we ate the chicken quickly because we were starving!

Sassy Chicken

(Source: Tupelo Honey Cafe)

1/3 cup peeled garlic cloves

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons sweet paprika

1 1/2 tablespoons lemon pepper (I use the no-salt added Mrs. Dash brand)

6 (4- to 6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken thighs

Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the garlic in a food processor, cover, and process until finely minced. Add the olive oil, paprika, and lemon pepper and process until smooth. Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and pour the olive oil mixture over them, turning the thighs to coat well with the sauce. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

Drain the chicken thighs, discarding the marinade. Place the chicken on the grill rack, cover with the grill lid, and cook until the meat is no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes per side.