Summertime and grillin’ are super easy (and delicious) with this recipe for juicy grilled chicken thighs!
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are tossed in a simple yet delicious marinade making them extra juicy and yummy.
Best of all, most of the ingredients are probably already on hand. Simply mix, marinate, and grill!
Perfectly Grilled Chicken Thighs
- Chicken thighs are extra juicy cooked on the grill.
- Adding a chicken marinade makes them extra tender and adds tons of flavor.
- It takes just minutes to prep the marinade and then only about 10-15 minutes to grill (of course time for marinating in between too). Easy peasy!
- Grill chicken thighs on a gas or charcoal grill.
Ingredients
Chicken – This recipe uses boneless skinless thighs, but bone-in/skin-on thighs will work great too! (If using bone-in chicken, the cook time and method will change, I would suggest following the method in my bbq chicken recipe).
Marinade – Simple ingredients like vinegar, mustard, and soy sauce make up the base for the marinade.
As long as you have oil, sweetness, acid, and a bit of bold flavor, ingredients can easily be substituted. Switch it up by using ketchup, lemon or lime juice, paprika, garlic cloves, or even Italian dressing! Make a signature marinade and sauce!
How to Grill Chicken Thighs
This marinade comes together in a snap:
- Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl or shake them up in a zippered bag.
- Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator up to 4 hours, but at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the thighs over direct heat for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side (per the recipe below).
Serve with grilled veggies, grilled corn, and potato salad. Even garlic bread can be cooked on the grill!
How to Store Leftovers
- This chicken thighs recipe makes great leftovers. Tuck them into a wrap or even on a bun or over a salad.
- Keep grilled chicken thighs in a zippered bag or airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- To reheat, just microwave for a minute or two or reheat in the air fryer with a bit of bbq sauce.
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Grilled Chicken Thighs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary slightly crushed
- 1 clove garlic minced
Instructions
- Combine all marinade ingredients in a small bowl or a freezer bag. Mix well.
- Add chicken thighs and allow to marinate at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
- Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Chicken, Dinner, Entree, Main Course
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These were SO good. I can’t wait to make them again!!
I used my Instant Marinator (vacuum pressuer) so 30 mins was like we did it over night. Soooo tasty. I wouldn’t change a thing about your recipe however I used 1 drop of Rosemary essential oil (food grade) as I didn’t have dried rosemary. Truly one of the best marinades we’ve ever used.
I am so happy to hear you loved this recipe Azure!
Best and easiest marinade. My new “ go to”
Excellent recipe, quick and easy! Everyone loved it.
First time cooking chicken on the grill. turned out fabulous. Now my family wants it every week. Marinade is delicious. This recipe is a keeper. Thank you!!
Delicious! Trim fat as much as you can. I let chicken marinate in fridge for about 1-1/2 days.
best marinade!! a keeper for sure!!!
Thank you for posting this recipe. I get compliments every time I make this BBQ chicken!! So moist and tasty!
Spot on!
The marinade makes some day-umn good grilled chicken. I made it exactly as-is, and won’t change a thing the next time around. Thanks much, this is a keeper.
This marinade is so delicious! I grilled the thighs & then used them in a chopped salad.
I make these all the time, and everyone likes them!
Hey Holly! I loved your article on Grilled Chicken Thighs. The recipe and step-by-step instructions were fantastic. I especially appreciated the marinade and the tip to let the chicken rest before serving. Thanks, Holly for sharing this recipe – I can’t wait to try it at my next BBQ! Keep up the great work!
– Helen
Wonderful marinade! I did triple it (for roughly the same amount of chicken) and I brushed what was remaining over the meat as it was grilling. Marinated for about an hour before cooking. Delicious!
Really nice recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Made them yesterday for dinner!
My family loved them ! Yum yum yummy!
I will definitely make them again!
Easy to make too !
I love easy!!!
Thank you Holly!
So happy to hear that, Pat!
Absolutely the best!
Very good recipe. Used balsamic glaze instead and it coated the thighs much better.
I keep returning to your website for recipes and I am not disappointed. Used this marinade for drumsticks today and they came out really good. Thanks Holly!
You’re welcome! So happy to hear you are enjoying our recipes!
What sides would you have with this??
I like to serve with grilled veggies, grilled corn, potato salad, or a nice fresh salad with veggies from my garden!
Great, easy recipe for everyone in the family. My son (5) said this was the best chicken he’s ever had! Thank you! We love your recipes!
So glad you loved it, thank you for following along Kelley!
Can’t wait to try got mine marinating right now had to use lime juice instead of lemon pepper was out of that seasoning