Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs with Incredible Flavor
Juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated with garlic, lemon, and savory spices, then cooked until tender with beautifully charred edges. A simple, flavorful dinner that's perfect for grilling season, weeknight meals, wraps, tacos, or salads.
Servings: 280
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and trim any excess fat.
- Make the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and honey if using.
- Marinate: Add the chicken thighs and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat the grill: Heat the grill to medium-high, approximately 400–425°F (200–220°C). Clean and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill: Place the chicken thighs on the grill. Cook for about 5–7 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
- Check for doneness: Cook until the thickest part reaches at least 165°F (74°C).
- Rest: Transfer the chicken to a plate and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For the juiciest results, don't press down on the chicken while it grills.
- Boneless thighs cook faster than bone-in thighs, so watch the internal temperature.
- For BBQ chicken thighs, brush with BBQ sauce during the final few minutes of grilling.
- Leftovers are excellent in wraps, salads, sandwiches, rice bowls, and tacos.
Nutrition
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 2 g