Grilled Chicken Thighs

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    8 mins

  • Additional Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    48 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    317 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, Canadian

Grilled Chicken Thighs

This Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe comes out so juicy and tender on the inside while not being overly charred on the outside. All you need are a few simple ingredients and you’ll have the perfectly grilled chicken thighs in no time.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 chicken thighs or more
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • tsp salt
  • tsp garlic powder
  • tsp onion powder
  • tsp basil dried
  • tsp brown sugar

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl or Ziploc bag, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, and brown sugar. Toss well to combine until all the thighs are coated. Set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat the grill to 400ºF.

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs

  1. Place the chicken thighs, smooth-side down.
  2. Grill the chicken thighs on the grill for 4 minutes on one side with the grill covered.
  3. Flip and grill for another 4 minutes. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken thighs so use an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness.
  4. When done, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and transfer them to a plate. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil to let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Bone-in, Skin-less Chicken Thighs

  1. Place the chicken on the grill skin side down.
  2. Grill the chicken thighs on the grill for 5 minutes with the grill covered.
  3. Flip the chicken and cook the chicken for another 10 to 11 minutes. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken thighs so use an instant read meat thermometer to check for doneness.
  4. When done, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and transfer them to a plate. Cover the chicken with aluminum foil to let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

  • The cooking time and total time in the recipe card is for boneless, skinless chicken.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 317kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 44g (88%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 215mg (72%) Sodium 1075mg (45%) Potassium 588mg (13%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 57IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 35mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 317 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 317kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 44g 88%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 215mg 72%
Sodium 1075mg 45%
Potassium 588mg 13%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 57IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 35mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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