5.0 from 81 votes
Grilled Chicken Thighs
These grilled chicken thighs are coated in a zesty cilantro lime marinade, then cooked until golden brown. This grilled chicken recipe comes out juicy, tender and flavorful every time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 313 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 3 tablespoons cilantro leaves chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Place the chicken thighs in a bowl or resealable gallon sized bag.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime zest, cilantro, lime juice, salt, pepper and garlic.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken. Marinate for at least 1 hour, or up to 24 hours.
- Heat an outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to medium. Add the chicken in a single layer.
- Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional cilantro for garnish, then slice and serve.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Choose chicken thighs that are all about the same size and shape so that they’ll cook evenly.
- You can make the marinade made up to 8 hours before you plan to use it.
- Make sure you heat your chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Check the poultry with a meat thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken thigh.
Nutrition Information
Calories
313kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
757mg
(32%)
Potassium
582mg
(17%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
85IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 313kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 582mg | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 85IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.