Chicken Thighs On The Grill Recipes

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This recipe for juicy grilled chicken thighs makes grilling during the summertime incredibly simple (and delicious)!

Chicken thighs that are skinless and without bones are marinated in a straightforward but mouthwatering sauce to make them extra juicy.

The best part is that you probably already have the majority of the ingredients on hand.

Grill + Sauce
  1. Preheat your grill to 400ºF.
  2. Grill chicken thighs skin-side down over direct heat for 4-5 minutes. …
  3. Then, flip the chicken thighs and cook them over direct heat for 4 minutes.
  4. Flip chicken thighs one last time and move them over indirect heat. …
  5. At this point, your thighs should be almost done!

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Grilled Chicken Thighs 🔗

A zero-fuss recipe for juicy chicken thighs with perfectly crispy skin.

Prep: 5min

Total: 50min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 23 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 111 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 8 large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (recipe note #2)
  • kosher salt (to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

  1. Season chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a gas grill to medium-high, 425˚F. When it reaches temperature, turn off burners in one area to create an indirect heat, cool zone. Place chicken thighs, skin side up, on the cool side of the barbecue and close the lid. Increase burners in hot zone as needed to maintain a temperature of about 425˚F.
  3. Set a timer for 45 minutes. Check the grill occasionally to confirm that the temperature is staying around 425˚F (preferably without opening the lid). The chicken thighs are done at 45 minutes (to check for doneness, a meat thermometer should read a minimum 165˚F internal temperature). Transfer to platter and serve.

FAQ

How long does it take to cook chicken thighs on the grill?

How long should chicken thighs be cooked on the grill? For boneless chicken thighs, you should cook them for about 8 minutes. For bone-in chicken thighs, you should cook them for about 10–13 minutes.

How do you keep chicken thighs from drying out on the grill?

Before you cook your chicken, generously coat the entire surface in salt. The extreme saltiness will fade during the cooking, ensuring that your dinner doesn’t taste like a salt lick. Salt not only imparts flavor to your grilled chicken; it also helps seal in moisture.

How long does it take to barbecue chicken thighs on the grill?

While the USDA recommends that the internal temperature of chicken (thighs) reach 165 degrees for a safe temperature, thighs hold up to higher internal temperature and do not dry out. Bone-in grilled chicken thighs should take approximately 14 to 20 minutes (total time), until the thighs reach 165 – 170 degrees Fahrenheit.

What temperature do you grill chicken thighs on a gas grill?

The best final internal temperature for chicken thighs is 180°-185°, where the thighs are moist and tender because the fibrous tissue is melted…. Preheat grill to 450° surface temperature. This is typically about medium-high heat on most gas grills.

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