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Grilled chicken thighs on a platter.

Marinated Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily Dingmann of myeverydaytable.com
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Marinating Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Grill
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Learn how to grill chicken thighs so they turn out perfect + juicy! This EASY grilled chicken thigh marinade is made with just 5 ingredients.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 4 bone-in chicken thighs (~ 2 lbs.)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix together garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, honey, and red pepper flakes. (You can also mix the marinade in a ziploc or stasher bag.)
    Chicken thigh marinade in a bowl.

  2. Add chicken to bowl and marinate for at least 20 minutes, or up to overnight. Stir chicken or flip bag to distribute marinade occasionally.
    Chicken thighs in marinade in a bowl.

  3. Remove chicken from refrigerator to come to room temperature and preheat 2 burners on the grill to medium high, about 375 degrees F.

  4. Grill on direct heat, skin side down for 6 minutes, flip and grill for another 6 minutes, then move to indirect heat and cover. Let cook until chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 180-185 degrees F. Thighs usually take about 20-25 minutes total, but it will really depend on the size and heat of your grill. 
    Grilled chicken thighs on a platter.

  5. Let rest for at least 5-10 minutes before serving. 

    Grilled chicken thigh on a plate with salad.



Notes

  • Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free grilled chicken thigh marinade.