Description
Grilled chicken thighs are the ultimate summer dish, delivering juicy, tender meat with a smoky flavor that captures the essence of backyard barbecues. Marinated to perfection, these thighs boast crispy skin and are incredibly versatile, making them perfect for family gatherings or casual dinners. Serve them alongside your favorite sides and watch as everyone asks for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or bowl and pour half of the marinade over them. Coat evenly and refrigerate for at least one hour, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (400°F/200°C).
- Remove chicken from the marinade (discard leftover marinade) and place skin-side down on the grill.
- Grill for about 7-8 minutes until grill marks appear; then flip and cook another 7-8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before serving with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg