The Best Grilled Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Recipe
If you’re looking for the best way to make juicy chicken thighs every single time, this grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe is it! Marinated in a flavorful blend of garlic expressions, spices, and seasoning, these easy grilled chicken thighs come out perfectly tender with that ideal balance of char and grill marks.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
- ½ cup Garlic Expressions or Italian dressing of choice
- 2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ teaspoon Fresh Cracked Black Pepper plus more for finishing
- ¼ teaspoon Flaky Salt for finishing
- See Notes Below for Ingredient Amounts for Optional Add-ins
Instructions
- Add boneless skinless chicken thighs to a large bowl. Pour in garlic expressions (or Italian dressing of choice), then season with kosher salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Toss to coat and marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling. Meanwhile, preheat a gas grill or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grill grates if necessary.
- Place the chicken thighs in a single layer on the hot grill. Reduce to medium heat and cook a few minutes per side until grill marks appear. Flipping as needed once chicken easily pulls away from the grill grates.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat and cook until the internal temperature reaches 175-190 degrees F for dark meat or 165°F for white meat.
- Remove from heat, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky salt and fresh cracked black pepper before serving.
Notes
I know Garlic Expressions is such a specific ingredient request but I've made this recipe hundreds of times and it always comes out perfect!! It's honestly my secret ingredient that I get asked about sooo often. So I highly recommend getting some if you can. If you are short of time, just use your favorite italian dressing or garlicky vinaigrette.
Feel free to add other ingredients to the marinade like:
- Dijon Mustard (2 tbsp)
- Balsamic Vinegar (2 tbsp)
- Soy Sauce (1 tbsp)
- Brown Sugar (2 tbsp)
- Fresh Garlic (3 grated cloves)
- The juice from one lemon
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