You are here: Home / Dinner / Perfect Grilled Chicken Thighs Show Perfect Grilled Chicken Thighs are so juicy, moist, and tender! These flavor packed chicken thighs are so easy to grill and have the best simple marinade! We are dead in the heat of summer, and we've been firing up the grill every single night! I don't mind things like burgers and hot dogs, but nothing beats a piece of fall off the bone chicken! We do chicken quite a bit around here and I know most of you have already tried and love my Crispy Baked Chicken Thighs and my Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs too! When it came to the perfect grilled chicken thigh recipe, I knew I wanted to keep it simple just like those. I want a nice crispy grilled skin, and very tender and flavorful chicken with the easiest marinade. For this simple recipe, we will be giving you directions on how to grill chicken thighs on a gas, or charcoal grill! How to Grill Chicken Thighs:To start, grab a medium sized bowl and whisk together your marinade. This consists of olive oil, lemon juice, lime juice, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, mustard, soy sauce, dijon mustard, and brown sugar. Pantry staples! Trim any fat from your chicken thighs if necessary, and place in a large bowl or a large zip-top plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken. This recipe calls for 2-2.5 pounds of chicken thighs, or about 8 total. As you can see from the photos, you will want to use bone-in and skin on chicken thighs for best results with this recipe. After you have poured your marinade over the chicken, seal the bag, getting out as much air as you can. Now, massage the meat inside the bag to make sure all of the chicken is well coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, and up to 12 hours. For best flavor, I prefer marinating for at least 2 hours, but a shorter time will work in a pinch. Once the chicken has marinated, allow it to sit, covered in the bag at room temperature for 15-20 minutes while your grill heats up. Grill the chicken as directed in the recipe card below for charcoal or gas! Enjoy! ~Nichole
NOTE: This chicken is best when marinated for at least 2 hours minimum before grilling! Nichole is the founder and CEO of The Salty Marshmallow. Her passion for cooking and baking began over a decade ago, and she specializes in easy recipes with big flavor that the whole family will love! Read more about Nichole here. Reader InteractionsHow long does it take to grill chicken thighs?How long does it take to grill chicken thighs?. For boneless chicken thighs you will be grilling them for approximately 8 minutes.. For bone-in chicken thighs you will be grilling them for approximately 10-13 minutes.. How long does it take to cook chicken thighs on the grill at 400?When cooking at a temperature of 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit, chicken thighs cook for 8-11 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of the chicken. What internal temperature do you cook chicken thighs to? Grill chicken thighs until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do you tell when grilled chicken thighs are done?Poke the meat to see if juices are red or clear
For properly cooked chicken, if you cut into it and the juices run clear, then the chicken is fully cooked. If the juices are red or have a pinkish color, your chicken may need to be cooked a bit longer.
How long does it take to grill chicken drumsticks?For perfectly succulent chicken drumsticks, a grilling time between 25-30 minutes is ideal for almost any recipe. Overcooking can char and dry your meat, but you want to make sure you don't undercook poultry either.
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