Southwestern Grilled Chicken Thighs

 

This is a versatile recipe that brings bold flavor.  This chicken can be used in so many different ways.  This can be served as a crispy chicken thigh, or sliced and served over rice, in sandwiches, tacos, or burritos.  

1 lb chicken thighs
1 tsp Southwest seasoning

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp olive oil

Mix the Southwest seasoning with lemon juice and olive oil to make the chicken marinade.

Coat the thighs with the marinade, making sure to get it into all the mooks and crannies.  The chicken should marinate for at least 30 minutes, but several hours is preferred. 

Grill the chicken on a medium to medium-high grill for 7 - 9 minutes per side.  The thighs should be opened up so they lay flat on the grill.  

The chicken has finished cooking when the internal temperature of the thickest part of the meat reaches 165 degrees.  

Rest the chicken for a few minutes when it comes off the grill.