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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.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
48 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 317 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Canadian
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs or more
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1½ tsp salt
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp onion powder
- 1½ tsp dried basil
- 2½ tsp brown sugar
Instructions
- 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.
- Heat the grill to 400ºF.
Cup of Yum
Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
- Place the chicken thighs, smooth-side down.
- Grill the chicken thighs on the grill for 4 minutes on one side with the grill covered.
- 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.
- 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
- Place the chicken on the grill skin side down.
- Grill the chicken thighs on the grill for 5 minutes with the grill covered.
- 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.
- 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
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
1075mg
(45%)
Potassium
588mg
(17%)
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
% 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.