Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs – Crunchy Creamy Sweet

The boneless Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, tasty, and very easy to make! Marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices and cooked on the hot grill. Quick dinner idea for lazy summer days or busy weeknights!

Serve this chicken on a salad with summer veggies, on sandwiches, or with vegetable sides, like my potato salad. It will be a favorite with everyone!

Grilled Chicken Thighs

After the big success with shrimp and sausage skewers, chicken thighs are next on the grill! I used the most affordable chicken piece, the boneless skinless thigh. It has more flavor than chicken breast and stays juicy after cooking. I marinated it in oil, lemon juice, and seasoning and cooked it on a hot grill. Quick, easy, and delicious!

You can double, triple, or quadruple this recipe to feed a crowd or to have for lunch throughout the week. This chicken is delicious with a simple salad, in a sandwich or a wrap.

Ingredients:

• boneless skinless chicken thighs
• olive oil
• lemon juice
• seasoning: Italian, paprika, onion powder, minced garlic

How to grill chicken thighs?

• Start by trimming excess fat off chicken thighs.
• Mix oil, lemon juice, and seasoning.
• Brush on each chicken piece, both sides. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for 20 minutes (or 30 minutes, if you just pulled it out of the fridge).
• Preheat the grill until hot.
• Cook chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, per side. Check the chicken with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove from grill and let stand for a few minutes before serving.

How to know if the chicken thighs are cooked?

I always check the meat with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165 degrees Fahrenheit, in the thickest part of the chicken.

If you are looking for a good meat thermometer, I recommend the Thermapen from Thermoworks. It’s absolutely fantastic!

What to serve with grilled chicken thighs?

I usually make this dish in the summer and serve it with:

If you want to be a little fancier, go for:

What if I don’t have a grill?

No problem! Use a grill pan or a griddle. I have one from Lodge and it fits over two gas burners. It’s easy to clean and works great! Preheat it over medium-high heat and cook the chicken as directed in the recipe.

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

The boneless Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, tasty, and very easy to make! Marinated in olive oil, lemon juice, and spices and cooked on the hot grill. Quick dinner idea for lazy summer days or busy weeknights!

Course:

Main Dish

Cuisine:

American

Keyword:

grilled chicken thighs

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 202 kcal

Ingredients

• 4
  boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2
  tablespoons
  olive oil
• 2
  tablespoons
  lemon juice
• 1
  teaspoon
  minced garlic
• ½
  teaspoon
  onion powder
• 1
  teaspoon
  Italian seasoning
• ¼
  teaspoon
  paprika
• ½
  teaspoon
  salt
• ¼
  teaspoon
  black pepper

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat off chicken thighs.

2. In a medium bowl, mix oil, lemon juice, and seasoning. Add chicken to bowl and toss to coat. Cover the bowl with saran wrap.

3. Let the chicken sit in the marinade for 20 minutes (or 30 minutes, if you just pulled it out of the fridge).

4. Meanwhile, preheat the grill until hot.

5. Using kitchen tongs, place chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, per side. Check the chicken with a meat thermometer. The internal temperature should be at least 165° Fahrenheit.

6. Remove from grill and let stand for a few minutes before serving, so the juices can redistribute in the meat. If you cut it right away, they will escape.

Recipe Notes

• No grill? Use a grill pan or griddle. Heat it up over medium-high heat and cook chicken as directed above.
• Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.

Nutrition Facts

Grilled Chicken Thighs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202
Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Fat 12g18%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 107mg36%

Sodium 392mg17%

Potassium 301mg9%

Carbohydrates 1g0%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 98IU2%

Vitamin C 3mg4%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.