The boneless chicken thighs are marinated in an easy garlic, lemon, and herb marinade to give them a truly irresistible Mediterranean flavor, and then all that’s left to do is fire up the grill for a quick summer dinner recipe.
How To Grill Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Grilled Greek Boneless Chicken Thighs 🔗
These juicy Grilled Greek Chicken Thighs are summertime grilling perfection! The boneless thighs are marinated in easy garlic, lemon and herb marinade which gives them an utterly irresistible Meditteranean flavor. Then all that’s left to do is fire up the grill for a simple summertime dinner recipe.
Prep: 5min
Total: 2h35min
Serving Size: 1 thigh
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 thigh, calories 259 calories, Sugar 1 g, Fat 13 g, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 31 g
Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon, juiced plus lemon wedges for serving
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1 ½ to 2 pounds)
- Freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Instruction:
- Whisk garlic, lemon, olive oil, oregano, salt, thyme and pepper in a shallow baking dish.
- Add the chicken and turn to coat in the marinade. Marinate for 2 to 8 hours.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Drain the chicken and discard the marinade. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Grill, turning occasionally until the chicken registers 165 degrees F when tested with an instant-read thermometer, 10 to 13 minutes.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, loosely tented with foil. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges and drizzle with additional olive oil if desired.
FAQ
How long does it take to grill a boneless skinless chicken thigh?
Grill boneless, skinless chicken thighs for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. The best way to determine when chicken is done is to use an instant read thermometer. Be sure to insert the thermometer into the thickest part of the meat.
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.
How does Gordon Ramsay cook boneless chicken thighs?
Oil the chicken on both sides and season it with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, smooth-side down, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the skin is just beginning to char. Then, turn it over and brush generously with the glaze. Grill the chicken again, covered, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the thighs are just cooked through.
How do I grill Bobby Flay chicken thighs?
Oil the chicken on both sides and season it with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken, smooth-side down, covered, for 3 to 4 minutes or until the skin is just beginning to char. Then, turn it over and brush generously with the glaze. Grill the chicken again, covered, for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the thighs are just cooked through.