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Home » Recipes » Dinner » Chicken » Summer Party Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs

May 10, 2022

Summer Party Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs

Published May 10, 2022 | Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

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These mojito grilled chicken thighs are a fun and playful riff off one of my favourite cocktails! It turns out that rum, mint and lime are also good with chicken. A fresh, non-fussy marinade perfect for a summer barbecue!

For the perfect side to this grilled chicken dish, try Dill Potato Salad!

Plate of chicken with lime slices

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.

Plate of the chicken against a white background

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!

Plastic bag of marinating meat

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!

Top down of a plate of mojito grilled chicken thighs

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!

Chicken on a plate

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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Plate of chicken with lime slices

Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs

Chicken marinated in lime, mint and rum marinade and grilled to perfection.
4 from 1 vote
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: grilled chicken thighs
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
marinating time: 3 hours
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 292kcal
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Ingredients

For the Mojito Marinade

  • 2 tbsp chopped mint fresh
  • 3 limes zest and juice
  • ¼ cup/60ml white rum
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 lbs chicken thighs with skin and bone in

For the Mojito Salsa

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ lime juice only
  • 1 tbsp chopped mint fresh

Instructions

  • In a large ziplock bag combine all ingredients for the mojito marinade, add chicken thighs, close the bag and make sure all chicken pieces are evenly coated. Alternatively this could be down in a large bowl.
    Marinade in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight, turn the bag over once an hour if possible. 
  • Preheat the grill and put the chicken thighs skin side down on the grill, cook on one side for 10-15 minutes depending on the size, then turn over and cook for 5-10 minutes longer. 
  • Mix the minced garlic, chopped mint and lime juice in a small bowl. Brush grilled chicken thighs with the mojito salsa as soon as they are done. 

Nutrition

Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 669mg | Potassium: 265mg | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 9.5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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About Julia Frey (Vikalinka)

Julia Frey is a London based recipe developer and photographer. Julia founded Vikalinka in 2012 with the main mission to provide her readers with delicious and accessible everyday recipes, which could be enjoyed by everyone.
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  1. erin brandt says

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    4 stars
    This chicken was so good. Not dry, crispy skin and great flavor!

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    • vikalinka says

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      I loved playing with summer flavours here. So happy you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Judith Kaiser says

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    Hi, Ana I baje the monitor chicken and if so what temperature and for how long.

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    • vikalinka says

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      Hi Judith, I am sorry I am not sure about your question. Are you asking about the internal temperature of the chicken when done? It should register at 180F/82C if using meat thermometer. The grilling times are given in the recipe card. 🙂

      Reply
    • Mary says

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      Are you asking for oven cooking instructions?

      I assume you’d bake 45 minutes at 350F, then crisp it up under a broiler.

      Reply

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