Grilled Chicken Thighs with Summer Corn Salad

Chicken thighs are easy on the budget and great for grilling because they stay moist in the heat. Here, they are paired with a fresh corn and tomato salad for a simple summer dinner. When grilling skin-on chicken thighs, watch for flare-ups. Move the chicken away from the flames and reduce heat, if necessary, to keep it from charring.

a grilled chicken thigh with a corn salad on the side
Prep Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 large bone-in chicken thighs (1 3/4-2 pounds), trimmed of visible fat

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, divided

  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar

  • 2 ½ cups corn kernels (from 3 ears corn)

  • 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes

  • 3 scallions, sliced

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Preheat grill to medium.

  2. Brush chicken with 1 tablespoon oil; sprinkle all over with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down, and cook, turning once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F, 23 to 28 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, whisk vinegar and the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Add corn, tomatoes, scallions and basil. Toss to coat. Serve the salad with grilled chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

400 Calories
22g Fat
20g Carbs
31g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh & 1 cup salad
Calories 400
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 31g 62%
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 23%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Vitamin A 813IU 16%
Vitamin C 13mg 15%
Folate 53mcg 13%
Sodium 381mg 17%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Magnesium 48mg 11%
Potassium 526mg 11%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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