Grilled Lemon Dill Chicken Thighs
A simple and classic grilled chicken recipe with a refreshing lemon and dill marinade, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

1 thigh of grilled lemon dill chicken thighs (A simple and classic grilled chicken recipe with a refreshing lemon and dill marinade, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.) contains 275 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 4% carbs, 64% fat, and 32% protein. This is a good source of protein (39% of your Daily Value), vitamin b6 (27% of your Daily Value), and vitamin b12 (43% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 thigh
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Dill 1 tbsp or 0.6g
Lemon juice 1 tbsp or 15g
Garlic powder ½ tsp or 2g
Olive oil 1 tbsp or 14g
Directions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, chopped dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and pepper to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs and turn to coat thoroughly. Let sit for at least 10 minutes while you heat the grill (or marinate longer for more flavor).
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates well to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken, covered, until nicely charred and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part registers 165°F.
- Transfer to a plate and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 thigh of grilled lemon dill chicken thighs (162g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 275 | |
| Fats | 19g | 25% |
| Saturated fats | 5g | 24% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 137mg | 6% |
| Carbs | 3g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3g | |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.2% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 22g | |
| Calcium | 74mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 286mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1μg | 1% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 0.1μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 52mg | 10% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Fluoride | 0μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 8μg | 2% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 6% |
| Manganese | 0mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 4mg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus | 231mg | 33% |
| Retinol | 22μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 24μg | 43% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A IU | 87IU | |
| Vitamin A | 23μg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4mg | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D IU | 3IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4μg | 3% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 14% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 2g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0.4g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 5g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 3g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 1g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 2g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 0.4g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 1g | |
| Methionine | 0.4g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 1g | |



