Tender Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe
Grilled chicken thighs are the perfect, easy summer recipe. The marinade gives these chicken thighs so much flavor, but the key to that summer flavor is the grill! A light charr gives each bite of chicken that incredible flavor that can’t be replicated.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved (or kept whole)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or olive oil)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt, or to taste
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper, or to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 fresh lime, juice divided
Instructions
- Trim extra fat off of the chicken thighs and slice chicken thighs in half. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayo, oil, sliced onion, minced garlic, and seasoning.
- Add the marinade to the chicken bowl and mix until chicken thighs are fully coated.
- Marinade for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Remove the thighs from the grill and garnish with lime juice and cilantro
Notes
- Don’t skip the marinade time! To get the best flavor, you want to marinade the chicken for at least 2 hours.
- Get the juiciest thighs: Chicken thighs are great because they are hard to overcook. Make sure your chicken thighs are fully cooked by using an instant-read meat thermometer. Once the chicken reaches 165°F, remove from the heat.
- Storage. Keep leftover chicken in the fridge for 3-5 days. Store in an airtight container to keep fresh for longer.
- Reheat. Warm leftover chicken on a skillet for the best flavor and texture.
- Freeze. Arrange the cooked chicken in a freezer-safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 month. Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating on a skillet.