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Jul 18, 2018
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How to Grill Chicken Thighs

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Learn how to grill chicken thighs and have so many delicious dinner options at your fingertips! Chicken thighs are so easy and versatile!grilled chicken thighs on a white platter

When you want an easy dinner but you’re tired of boring chicken breasts, how about looking to chicken thighs instead?  So full of flavor and just as easy (if not easier to cook) chicken thighs are a great answer.  It’s always easy to overcook and dry out chicken breasts, but when you learn how to grill chicken thighs you find out they are a little more forgiving.  It’s super easy to mix up the flavors by swapping out seasonings and then you can eat them as is or chop up and serve in other ways.

What temperature to cook chicken thighs on the grill?

  • You’ll want to cook them at a medium high heat which means anywhere from 350 to 400 degrees F.
  • Some grills are easier to control the exact temperature than others so use this as a guideline
  • The outdoor temp can impact your grill temps as well

chicken thighs on the grill

How long do you cook chicken thighs on the grill?

  • It’s not about the minutes.  It’s about the temperature of the chicken.  A lot of factors will impact the exact timing from how thick the pieces of chicken are to the exact grill temp and so on.
  • Use a meat thermometer anytime you are cooking meats.  Not only will this ensure that your meat is cooked perfectly but also that is is cooked to a safe to eat temp.
  • You need to cook them until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
  • Take them off and let them rest for 10 minutes before slicing or serving.

grilled chicken thighs topped with cilantro on a white platter

My favorite ways to serve chicken thighs include:

  • in tacos
  • in salads
  • in pasta salad to make it a meal

And they are delicious served up with:

  • avocado corn salsa
  • corn salsa
  • salad
5 from 5 votes
How to Grill Chicken Thighs
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How to Grill Chicken Thighs
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Learn how to grill chicken thighs and have so many delicious dinner options at your fingertips! Chicken thighs are so easy and versatile!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: how to grill chicken thighs
Servings: 8
Calories: 317 kcal
Author: Garnished Plate
Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons seasoning blend or more to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat grill to 350 to 400 degrees

  2. Brush chicken with olive oil and sprinkle generously with seasoning 

  3. Place on preheated grill and flip after 5 minutes or when grill marks develop

  4. Use thermometer to monitor temps and remove from grill when chicken reaches and internal temp of 165 degrees

Recipe Notes

Choose seasoning blend depending on how you will serve your chicken.  I used taco seasoning.

Nutrition Facts
How to Grill Chicken Thighs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317 Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 88mg 4%
Potassium 279mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 18g 36%
Vitamin A 3%
Calcium 6.8%
Iron 12%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

chopped grilled chicken thighs on a salad

chicken tacos with chopped grilled chicken thighs

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  1. Dannii says

    July 19, 2018 at 11:12 am

    Lots of great tips here. Chicken thighs always taste better when grilled.

    Reply
  2. Lisa Huff says

    July 19, 2018 at 12:08 pm

    I haven't made chicken thighs in forever. Now I know what I'm getting for the grocery store for dinner! Great grilling tips!

    Reply
  3. Lauren Vavala says

    July 19, 2018 at 12:19 pm

    I never make chicken thighs so these are great tips - will have to try them t his summer!

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    July 19, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    Great instructional blog post. Chicken thighs are ever present on our menu, so you've taken the mystery out of grilling. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. rebecca says

    July 19, 2018 at 12:46 pm

    I love chicken thighs! this is a great tutorial & simple grilled recipe. thanks for sharing

    Reply

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