American · Dinner
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs (High-Protein)
Boneless chicken thighs are marinated in smoked paprika and garlic, grilled over medium-high heat until charred, then brushed with tomato-based barbecue sauce. Black beans folded through cumin and lime add plant protein and fibre. Served with grilled scallions and a squeeze of lime for a smoky, protein-dense plate.
$4
15 minsPrep
18 minsCook
33 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
602Calories
56.5gProtein
24.2gFat
42gCarbs
13.5gSugar
15.3gFiber
1136mgSodium
180mgChol
Instructions
1
Prep
Combine the chicken thighs with smoked paprika, the garlic minced, cayenne, salt and half the olive oil until the surface looks uniformly rust-red.
2
Marinate
Cover and leave at room temperature for 40 minutes so the spices penetrate.
3
Grill
Grill the thighs over medium-high heat 6 to 7 minutes per side until charred in spots and the juices run clear when pierced.
4
Glaze
Brush thighs with bbq sauce over medium heat a final 2 minutes per side until the sauce looks tacky and caramelised, tossing scallions on the grill 2 minutes.
5
Plate
Warm the black beans with cumin and lime, spoon onto a plate, rest the glazed thighs and charred scallions on top.
Serves
1 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 7 oz200g boneless chicken thigh
- 1.5 tsp1.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cloves2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp36g bbq sauce
- 5.3 oz150g cooked black beans
- 1 tsp1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp cayenne
- 22 scallions, trimmed
- 1/21/2 lime
- 1 tbsp15ml olive oil
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp salt