Studded with lime zest and garlic, the unique (vegan, soy-free) mayonnaise-based marinade for these grilled chicken thighs comes together in less than a minute and is deliciously flavorful. If you’ve never used a mayo-based marinade before, you’re in for a treat. It browns up beautifully and protects the lime zest and garlic from burning. Serve this with Rice Cooker Lime-Coconut Rice and a mixed green salad for a perfect and effortless summer meal.
Equipment
- Zester
- Grill
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup vegan, soy-free Mayo (I use Chosen's Vegan Mayo, which is made with avocado oil and chickpea broth)
- zest of two limes
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Season chicken on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Stir together vegan, soy-free mayonnaise, lime zest and garlic.
- Coat chicken with marinade and allow to sit for at least 30 minutes or up to 10 hours in the fridge (bring to room temperature before cooking).
- When you're ready to cook, preheat the grill.
- Grill chicken until juices run clear and a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees, about 5 minutes per side.
5 thoughts on “Grilled Garlic-Lime Chicken”
Super easy. The mayonnaise keeps the chicken very moist and delicious. Paired it with zucchini spears on the grill. Juicy watermelon for a light finish. Yummy!
So glad you loved it! The grilled zucchini and watermelon sound like the perfect accompaniments –
Sooooo good – Thanks for making summer dinners so easy, Liz!
Will regular mayo work, or does it have to be vegan? And would this recipe work in the oven or the broiler?
Hi Myla – yes, regular mayo works for this recipe. I haven’t tried it in the oven or broiler, but please let me know if you give it a go! I’d imagine that it’d work, but the char of the grill does give it a nice flavor kick. Good luck!