Marinated Boneless Chicken Thighs – Good and Easy Marinade for Grilled Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- Makes: 12 grilled chicken thighs
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp molasses
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
- Dash or two of hot sauce
- 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (approx. 2.5 lbs / 1 kg)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 205g | |
| Calories 429 | |
| Calories from Fat 248 | 58% |
| Total Fat 28.08g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 4.01g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 1522mg | 63% |
| Potassium 818mg | 23% |
| Total Carbs 41.17g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.7g | 6% |
| Sugars 25.35g | 17% |
| Protein 6.58g | 11% |
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