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Grilled Chicken Thighs (Plus Variations!)
Flavorful, juicy, and cooked with the perfect amount of browning and char, grilled chicken thighs are a fan favorite. We're giving you 5 flavoring options to choose from for the best grilled chicken thighs ever!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 chicken thighs
Calories: 293 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Trim chicken thighs of any excess fat or skin. Place into a large dish, skin side up.
- Drizzle chicken skin with olive oil and rub to coat.
- In a small bowl stir together paprika, basil, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle evenly on top of chicken thighs and work some of the seasoning underneath the skin.
- Grill chicken for about 8-10 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Thighs are even better with an internal temperature of 175 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove from grill and let cool for a few minutes and enjoy!
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Notes
- 1/3 cup brown sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1 cup water1/4 cup soy sauce1 tablespoon honey1 clove minced garlicIn a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, and ginger.Stir in water, soy sauce, honey, and garlic. Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for 2-3 hours and grill!
- 2 cups distilled white vinegar1 cup water3 tablespoons salt1/2 teaspoon black pepperIn a large mixing bowl, stir together vinegar, water, salt, and pepper until dissolved. Add in raw chicken thighs and make sure they are completely submerged.Let soak in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Pat dry and sprinkle lightly with salt and grill.
- Lightly season the chicken thighs with lemon pepper seasoning. Grill until crispy and then coat with a mixture of:
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cajun seasoning, and paprika.
- Whisk in tomato sauce, molasses, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and garlic.
- Bring to a simmer over medium high heat, stirring occasionally. Let simmer 15 minutes.
- Lightly salt and pepper the chicken thighs and baste with barbecue sauce. Grill and baste a few times as they grill.
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
Nutrition Information
Serving
1chicken thigh
Calories
293kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
111mg
(37%)
Sodium
282mg
(12%)
Potassium
261mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
424IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6chicken thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 293
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1chicken thigh | |
| Calories | 293kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 111mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 282mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 424IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.