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Mojito Grilled Chicken Thighs

Julia Frey of Vikalinka
Chicken marinated in lime, mint and rum marinade and grilled to perfection.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marinating time 3 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 292 kcal

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: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 669mgPotassium: 265mgVitamin A: 125IUVitamin C: 9.5mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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