With gorgeous, charred grill marks on the outside, this recipe for grilled chicken turns out to be incredibly juicy and tender on the inside.
We’re sharing all of our favorite grilled chicken recipes in this post, as well as teaching you everything you need to know about grilled chicken, including what cut of meat to use, how to flavor it, and how to grill chicken!
How to Make The Best Juicy Grilled Chicken
The Best Juicy Grilled Chicken Recipe 🔗
How to make the best juicy grilled chicken ever! We are sharing our tips and method on making chicken juicy, flavorful and not try.
Prep: 1h
Total: 1h10min
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley, oregano and basil, chopped (about a handful of each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon juice
- 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs with skin on
Instruction:
- Add chicken to a large bowl and add marinade ingredients on top and mix well
- Cover bowl and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour
- Remove from fridge and let the chicken come to room temp before cooking (this helps it not dry out!)
- Preheat grill to 550 degrees F
- Place chicken thighs skin down on grill and cook on medium high heat for 5 minutes
- Flip and cook for another 4 minutes
- Turn heat up to high and cook on skin side down for 1 more minute to crisp
- Remove from grill and enjoy! (Internal temp of chicken should be at least 165F)
FAQ
How do you keep chicken moist on the grill?
The first step is to brine your chicken for 20 to 30 minutes in a solution of water and a few tablespoons of salt. This will enhance the natural flavor and moisture of the chicken breasts and leave you with a super tender piece of meat.
What is the secret to juicy chicken?
If you’ve ever wondered why the chicken in your favorite Chinese restaurant’s stir fries is so incredibly tender, it’s because they use a quick and easy technique called “velveting chicken with baking soda,” which can also be used to tenderize beef.
How do restaurants make chicken so tender and juicy?
The best liquid to add flavor and moisture back to dry chicken is chicken stock or broth.Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.Place your shredded chicken in the pan and add just enough broth to barely cover the chicken.
What can I add to chicken so it’s not dry?
The best liquid to add flavor and moisture back to dry chicken is chicken stock or broth.Warm your broth over a medium heat until it is hot but not boiling.Place your shredded chicken in the pan and add just enough broth to barely cover the chicken.