Cast Iron Grilled Chicken

4 ingredients
19 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 whole Lemon, Juiced
  • 6 cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1- 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt
  • 6 whole Chicken Thighs With Bones And Skin

Directions

  1. 1
    1.
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    To make the marinade add lemon juice, garlic and salt into a large mixing bowl.
  3. 3
    Stir and set aside.
  4. 4
    2.
  5. 5
    Remove bones from chicken thighs with kitchen shears.
  6. 6
    Place bones in a zip-lock bag, freeze and reserve for making chicken stock.
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    3.
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    Place chicken thighs on a cutting board skin side up.
  9. 9
    Cover with plastic wrap and pound with the flat side of a meat mallet until chicken is even, about 1/2 to 3/4 thick.
  10. 10
    Place flattened chicken in the marinade and coat on all sides.
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    Repeat with remaining chicken.
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    4.
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    Heat a cast iron griddle to medium heat.
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    5.
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    When griddle is hot, add chicken skin side down and grill 8 minutes.
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    Using tongs, turn chicken and grill another 5 minutes.
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    6.
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    Remove chicken from griddle and let it rest for 3-5 minutes.
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    Slice and serve with lemon wedges.

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