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Dill Pickle Chicken Thighs Recipe

These pickle-brined chicken thighs are brined in a tangy dill pickle juice marinade, coming out ultra tender and grilled to perfection. Serve 'em with a homemade dill sauce for an extra burst of flavor!
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dill pickle chicken thighs
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

  • 1-1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup dill pickle juice juice from Milwaukee or Clausen brands are best*
  • ½ large lemon

Dill Sauce

  • ½ cup 2% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  • Place the chicken thighs in a flat container and pour the dill pickle juice over the chicken. Be sure the pickle juice covers the chicken. Allow the chicken to brine in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    Pouring water over raw chicken in a baking dish.
  • Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and remove the chicken from the brine. Let the chicken sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.
  • Add all of the ingredients for the dill sauce to a bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
    A glass bowl containing sour cream, dill, and a liquid, possibly part of a recipe preparation.
  • Preheat the grill to 400ºF. Grill chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes over direct heat on each side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160ºF.
    Grilled chicken breasts with grill marks on a barbecue grill.
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken. Serve with a dollop of the dill sauce, and enjoy.
    Squeezing lemon juice over grilled chicken breasts.

Video

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Notes

  • We tested these with Grillo’s brand pickle juice, which wasn’t salty enough for a brine.
  • We do not recommend using butter pickle juice.
  • Baking instructions: Transfer the chicken thighs into an oven-safe dish. Bake at 400ºF for around 18-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160ºF—165ºF.
  • Grilling instructions: Preheat the grill to 400ºF. Grill chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes over direct heat on each side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160ºF.