grilled chicken thigh recipes – Thighs of a grilled chicken. Fast and delicious, this summertime staple is lightly blackened on the outside and incredibly juicy on the inside.
I used to prefer grilling chicken breasts, but in recent years I’ve come to appreciate the many benefits of chicken thighs.
Thighs are significantly harder to dry out than breasts because of their higher moisture content.
Flavor-wise, dark meat is superior to white meat. That’s why when given the choice between Air Fryer Chicken Thighs and Air Fryer Chicken Breast, Ben always goes for the thighs.
Thigh meat is a great source of protein and nutrients. Even though they have more fat than chicken breast (which makes them juicier and more flavorful), they are still a great, healthy source of protein.
Minerals and vitamin supplements. When compared to chicken breasts, chicken thighs have a more balanced nutritional profile.
One of my go-to answers to “HELP!” during the colder months is Baked Chicken Thighs. We’re starving!
But when the weather gets nicer, the grilled chicken thighs (and the ideal Grilled Chicken Sandwich) are what I’m really anticipating the most.
One of life’s great gastronomic pleasures, they are quick and simple to make.
Ingredients:
Boneless chicken thighs can be grilled over direct heat for 8 to 10 minutes on a gas or charcoal grill (flipping once).
Feel free to use your preferred marinade. You can use your preferred marinade, such as this Chicken Thigh Marinade or my basic Chicken Marinade, or anything store-bought like salad teriyaki sauce or salad dressing.
Chicken thighs cooked on the grill are simple, adaptable, healthy, and tasty.
At the very least, we have them once a week.
Chicken thighs cooked on the grill are delicious on their own, but the leftovers can be used in a wide range of creative ways.
For a larger group or for meal prepping, feel free to multiply the ingredients in this recipe.
Drumsticks and thighs of a chicken. Chicken thighs without the skin and bones are a convenient, healthy, and tasty protein choice. The calorie count of chicken thighs can be reduced by using skinless thighs.
Marinade. Essential for the best grilled chicken thighs in terms of tenderness, juice retention, and flavour. It’s up to you if you want to use one of my tasty homemade marinades or anything else you enjoy.
Oil. To prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill, oil the grates before cooking.
How to Make Grilled Chicken Thighs
Put the chicken and marinade in a plastic bag and shake it up. Marinating chicken for 30 minutes or more, and up to 12 hours, is recommended.
It’s time to clean and oil the grill grates.
Cook chicken on a grill for 8 to 10 minutes over medium heat.
Halfway through grilling time, turn chicken thighs over.
Hold off for a minimum of 5 minutes. Add some herbs and lemon or lime juice for a final touch. ENJOY!
Put Away. Keep your leftover chicken in the fridge for up to four days in an airtight container.
To reheat anything. Chicken can be reheated in the microwave or oven at 350 degrees F.
To put into deep freeze. You can keep leftovers frozen for up to three months if you store them in an airtight container. Defrost in the fridge overnight, then reheat the next day.
What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Thighs:
Salad. Diced grilled chicken thighs are a great substitute for the chicken in this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad. Try them with some Grilled Corn Salad for a tasty grilled meal.
Potatoes. Potato salad and grilled potatoes are staples at any barbecue, so don’t stray from the tried and true.
Rice. To complement your chicken, try some Lemon Rice.
Pasta. Grilled chicken thighs would go well with a pasta dish like Pasta Primavera or Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Herbs.
Veggies. Oven-roasted vegetables, roasted broccolini and grilled corn (a barbecue dream!) would go great with grilled chicken thighs.
Salsa, cooked from scratch, at home. If you want to make this Strawberry Chicken dish using grilled chicken, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts.
