Grilled Bone In Chicken Thigh Recipes

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With a few easy grilling tips to control the fat flare-ups, you can make these juicy grilled chicken thighs into a favorite family meal by learning how to grill bone-in chicken thighs that are moist and tender.

So what exactly is the issue with grilling chicken thighs? The answer is simple: the fat and flames that keep burning your chicken.

Trim the fat, use “uneven grilling” (see below), and keep the thighs, especially the skin, away from the flare-up caused by the melted fat are the solutions to the problem.

Sear chicken thighs over lit side of grill 2-3 minutes per side until skin turns golden brown, taking care not to char. Move chicken pieces to unlit side of grill and cook, covered, until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Let chicken rest 5-10 minutes before serving.

Grilled Bone In Chicken Thighs Recipes – Crispy Grilled Chicken Recipe

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How can such a simple recipe for grilled chicken thighs taste so flavorful and satisfying? Once you sink your teeth into the super-crispy skin and find rich, tasty dark meat waiting underneath, you’ll understand. This low and slow cooking method yields tender, succulent meat with carefully developed flavors. Make grilled chicken thighs the simple way, because juicy, decadent chicken doesn’t have to be so complicated.

Total: 8h45min

Ingredients:

  • 8 (8-oz.) bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 4 lb.), trimmed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instruction:

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, and place, skin side up, in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and chill, uncovered, until skin has dried out, 8 to 12 hours.
  2. Preheat a gas grill to medium (350°F to 400°F) on one side, or push hot coals to 1 side of a charcoal grill.
  3. Place chicken thighs, skin side down, on oiled grates over lit side of the grill. Grill, covered, until skin is well marked and crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Turn thighs over, and transfer to unlit side of grill. Grill, covered, until a thermometer registers 165°F when inserted into thickest part of a chicken thigh, 20 to 25 minutes, turning halfway through grilling. Remove from grill, and let rest 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

FAQ

How long does it take to grill chicken thighs with bone?

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Grill, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of a chicken thigh.

How do you grill chicken thighs without drying them out?

How do you grill chicken without drying it out? Grilling dark meat, such as chicken thighs with bones and skin in tact, is your best option for tender, juicy chicken. Chicken breasts are much more likely to dry out on the grill.

What temperature do you grill bone-in chicken thighs?

Lay the chicken thigh skin-side down on your cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully cut along the bone on one side. Repeat along the other side of the bone. Slide the knife under the bone and cut along the back of the bone. Remove the bone.

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