Description
This juicy grilled chicken is packed with bold flavors from a garlic-dill marinade and finished with a whipped paprika butter for a rich, smoky finish. Perfect for summer BBQs, meal prep, or an easy weeknight dinner. Serve with grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs chicken (2 large breasts, 4 skin-on/bone-in thighs, or 6 drumsticks)
- 24 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp kosher salt
- 4 sprigs fresh dill
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 sticks butter, softened
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Add garlic, salt, and dill to a food processor. Pulse until finely minced.
- With the processor running, slowly stream in vegetable and olive oil until emulsified.
- Add lemon juice (reserve the zest). Pour the marinade over the chicken in a large bowl and toss well.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight for deeper flavor).
- Let chicken sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before grilling.
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Prepare the Paprika Butter:
- In a food processor, blend softened butter, lemon zest, paprika, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
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Grill the Chicken:
- Heat one side of the grill to high and the other to medium-low.
- Sear chicken over high heat for 1-2 minutes per side until deeply charred.
- Move chicken to medium-low heat, cover the grill, and cook for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temp reaches 165ยฐF.
- Remove from the grill, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Serve:
- Slice the chicken breasts thinly, arrange all pieces on a platter, and serve with paprika butter on the side.
- Garnish with fresh dill and flaky sea salt, if desired.
Notes
- Marinade can be made 1 day in advance for extra flavor.
- Serve with grilled vegetables, roasted potatoes, or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers store well for 3-4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg