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Grilled Pickle-Brined Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

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  • Servings:

    Serves 4 as an appetizer
  • Prep Time:

    15 minutes
  • Cook Time:

    27 minutes

Ingredients

Pickle juice adds tangy flavor and tenderizes the chicken, making it perfect for quick weeknight grilling. Serve it with charred summer vegetables for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal.
2 1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup jarred dill pickle juice
2 medium zucchini
2 red bell peppers
5 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Grilled Pickle-Brined Chicken Thighs with Vegetables

Directions

Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. In a resealable plastic bag, combine chicken and pickle juice. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
Set grill or grill pan to medium-high. Slice zucchini lengthwise into 1/2"-thick planks. Halve bell peppers and remove the stems and seeds. To a large bowl, add zucchini and pepper halves. Toss with 3 tablespoons oil and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.
Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Brush chicken with remaining 2 tablespoons oil. Grill chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, 12 to 15 minutes, flipping halfway through cooking. Reserve approximately 1 lb. cooked chicken thighs for Smashed Pickle Chicken Salad.
Transfer vegetables to grill. Cook bell peppers 6 to 8 min. per side and cook zucchini 3 to 4 min. per side, until vegetables are charred and softened. Let vegetables cool slightly. Cut bell peppers into strips and zucchini into pieces. Serve chicken with grilled vegetables.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, May June 2025

Nutrition

Nutritional Facts
Servings Serves 4
Base Nutrients
Calories 350 kcal (18%)
Calories from Fat 207 kcal (0%)
Total Fat 23 g (35%)
Saturated Fat 4 g (20%)
Cholesterol 135 mg (45%)
Sodium 670 mg (28%)
Total Carbohydrates 7 g (2%)
Dietary Fiber 2 g (8%)
Protein 30 g (50%)
Vitamins
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Minerals
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
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