For the perfect side to this grilled chicken dish, try Dill Potato Salad!
In those rare moments when London is blessed with nice weather, our minds immediately turn to our barbecue. There is just something so special to perfectly grilled meat, with a hint of smoke and char to remind you that this isn’t a normal meal. I love almost anything that comes off the grill. But my personal favourite is grilled chicken, with the exception of grilled chicken breast. I find chicken breasts get the tendency to dry out very quickly when cooked over high heat of the barbecue. I favour grilled chicken thighs, especially if they were previously marinated in herbs and spices of any kind. While there are a lot of amazing chicken marinades to choose from, it’s always fun to try something with a fresh seasonal kick. Think tart limes and fragrant mint!
Mojito marinade
This grilled chicken recipe came out of that line of thinking. Why not take a famous, fresh tasting cocktail and turn the ingredients into an easy marinade for chicken thighs? In fact, I stayed pretty close to the original mojito recipe. I used rum, mint and lime juice just like in the cocktail, replaced sugar with salt and added some garlic for extra zing! I also brushed the chicken with freshly made mojito salsa to bring back the vibrancy of the mint and lime after cooking. Let me tell you, this recipe is absolutely ideal for a summer barbecue. It’s non-fussy, because who wants to spend hours in the kitchen when it’s so lovely outside. Yet it tastes like you added extra love and care! Enjoy these grilled chicken thighs with my Passion Fruit Mojito or Mango Mojito! Or make both if you are having a party!
More chicken thigh recipes
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