Lemon, Rosemary and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2007

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Emeril's Summer Splash

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (7)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 20 min
Inactive Prep: 2 hr 0 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 2 hr 40 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup rosemary leaves
3 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 chicken thighs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

In a medium bowl combine the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, rosemary, garlic, lemon zest and red pepper flakes. Whisk to combine and place in a 1-gallon resealable food storage plastic bag. Place the chicken thighs in the bag and seal it. Turn to ensure that the chicken is evenly coated, then refrigerate, turning occasionally, for 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat a grill to medium-low and brush the grates lightly with an oil soaked cloth. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Season the chicken well on all sides with salt and pepper, then place on the grill, skin side down. Cook the chicken about 8 to 10 minutes, turn over and continue to cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Remove from the heat and serve while hot.

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recipe Lemon, Rosemary and Balsamic Grilled Chicken Thighs
Kathi Washington, DC 09-29-2009
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One of the Best Chicken Thighs Ever
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I read the previous/posted reviews and agree and disagree with some. My husband made this dish last week after I found it on... the Food Network site (looking for some other way to do chicken). He marinated the chicken overnight, BUT we only used four thighs -- with skin on and bone in -- and he used the full recipe for a marinade for eight. This is one of the best ways we have ever cooked the thighs and I recommend everyone try it with a little more marinade, all the skin for grilling, and the bone for keeping it moist when grilling. I love this recipe and we will definitely make it again. And I hope that those who tried it and were not impressed try it again ... just give it a chance because it's good.Read more
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Leanna Apple Valley, MN 07-08-2009
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Fresh take on chicken thighs
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was a great dish. I actually marinated the chicken thighs for 24 hours, because I was unable to make it home for dinner... so they marinated in the fridge overnight. I used boneless skinless chicken thighs and they worked great.Read more
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Paula Huntington Beach, CA 06-20-2009
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So easy and delicious on grill
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I removed the skin from the thighs and used cayenne pepper instead of red pepper flakes. It was perfect! Yum!
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Kathy Hartland, WI 06-02-2009
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These were fantastic
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I know others said these have no flavor. Well mine were "wonderful" to say the least. Sometimes it's the grade of balsamic... vinegar used. I buy good vinegar and oil and feel that is so important for a recipe to turn out as expected. We grilled these indirect (I used skinless boneless thighs) and they took maybe 20 minutes with a hot grill. Read more
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Erin Savannah, GA 05-03-2009
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Bland, bland, bland
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This tasted like lemon zest and that's about it. I marinated the chicken thighs for 4 hours and yet I couldn't taste any... rosemary and only the skin had the hint of balsamic. The overabundance of balsamic in the dressing also made it difficult not to burn on the grill (on low!). I love love love the salad though that he made with this. I could seriously eat it every day.Read more
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Barbara Genoa, IL 05-02-2009
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Takes Longer
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Well, I am still waiting to eat this meal. My husband has made two trips to the grill now due to uncooked chicken. I... suggest expect longer than recipe states to cook. They smell delicious though but in the meantime I am filling up on potatoes.Read more