Planked Lemon Herb Chicken

Lemon, parsley, and cherry wood smoke are the perfect complements for juicy chicken thighs on the grill. We added grilled baby bell peppers and a grain salad for a delicious summer dinner. 

Total Time: 30 min
Servings: 2 adults

Ingredients:

• Cherry Grilling Plank
• 4 Chicken Thighs, boneless & skinless
• 1 Lemon
• 1/2 bunch Parsley
• Garlic
• Olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to 400°F.
2. Soak plank for 15-30 minutes and prep marinate while waiting.
3. Juice half the lemon, thinly slice the other half and set aside.
4. Chop parsley and put into a medium size bowl. 
5. Mince garlic cloves to taste
6. Whisk together parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, the juice from half the lemon, and a few good drops of olive oil.
7. Toss chicken in the marinade and let sit for up to 3 hours.
8. Arrange chicken thighs on plank, lay lemon slices on top of thighs.
9. Place loaded plank on grill, close lid, cook until chicken reaches internal temp of 165°F – about 20 minutes.
10. Serve & enjoy!