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Historically, I’ve been a Grilled Chicken Breast kind of girl, but in the last few years, I’ve seen the light that is chicken thighs.

Chicken thighs are inherently juicier than chicken breast, making them much more difficult to dry out.Dark meat has a richer flavor than white meat. It’s one of the reasons Ben will pick Air Fryer Chicken Thighs over Air Fryer Chicken Breast every single time.Chicken thighs are healthy! While they do have more fat than chicken breast (why they are juicier and more flavorful), they are still an excellent, lean source of protein that deserves to be in your diet.Extra vitamins and minerals. Overall, chicken thighs contain more vitamins and minerals than chicken breasts.

In the cooler months, Baked Chicken Thighs are one of my most frequent solutions to “HELP! We need dinner!” As soon as the weather warms, however, I most look forward to grilled chicken thighs (and also, the perfect Grilled Chicken Sandwich). They’re fast, easy-breezy, and their flame-kissed flavor is one of life’s culinary joys.

It only takes 8 to 10 minutes to grill boneless chicken thighs on a gas grill or charcoal grill (flip chicken thighs once halfway through grilling).You can use any marinade you like. This Chicken Thigh Marinade or my classic Chicken Marinade are two excellent options, but feel free to use your favorite (even store-bought salad teriyaki sauce or salad dressing).

How to Make Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken thighs are easy, versatile, nutritious, and delicious. We eat them at least once a week!

Grilled chicken thighs are scrumptious on their own, and you can also use the leftovers in a variety of new ways, from salads, to wraps, to quesadillas and more.Feel free to scale this recipe for a crowd or make extra for meal prep.

The Ingredients

Chicken Thighs. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs are a healthy, flavorful, and quick protein option. Using skinless thighs helps to keep the chicken thigh calories low.

Marinade. Essential for the most tender, juicy, and flavorful grilled chicken thighs. Whether you choose to use one of my delicious homemade marinades or another you enjoy is up to you.Oil. Oiling your grill grates helps ensure that the chicken does not stick.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Refrigerate leftover chicken in an airtight storage container for up to 4 days. To Reheat. Rewarm chicken in a baking dish in the oven at 350 degrees F or in the microwave. To Freeze. Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken Thighs

Salad. Swap the chicken in this Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad for diced grilled chicken thighs. For a delicious grilled combo, pair these thighs with Grilled Corn Salad.Potatoes. Keep it classic cookout with Potato Salad or use the grill to make Grilled Potatoes.Rice. Serve your chicken with a side of Lemon Rice for a tasty meal. Pasta. Pasta Primavera or Sun Dried Tomato Pasta would be delicious with grilled chicken thighs.Veggies. Grilled chicken thighs would pair well with Oven Roasted Vegetables, Roasted Broccolini, or Grilled Corn (a cookout dream!). Homemade Salsa. Swap in chicken thighs for the grilled chicken breasts in this Strawberry Chicken recipe.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Grill Pan. An easy way to grill your chicken thighs inside. Tongs. Perfect for grilling recipes. Instant Read Thermometer. The best way to check your meat for doneness.

Grilled chicken thighs have the power to make any night (even crazy busy ones!) more special and scrumptious. Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe. I know you’re going to love them, and I hope they are a steadfast answer to your own What’s for dinner???? question too.