These grilled boneless chicken thighs are juicy, tender and full of flavor. Their easy prep makes them perfect for outdoor entertaining. Serve them with anything you like!
If you are looking for an easy marinade for grilled chicken thighs, then you are at the right place. This simple blend of every-day ingredients adds a ton of flavor to the meat and when grilled to perfection, it turns these grilled boneless chicken thighs into a finger-licking dinner.
My recommendations for side dishes would definitely be Greek Salad or Creamy Cucumber Tomato Salad, Rosemary Parmesan Roasted Potatoes or Garlic Smashed Potatoes. But the best side dish is the one you like so if you have a favorite one, go ahead and make/buy it!
How to make grilled boneless chicken thighs
First get a bowl that is large enough to hold all the thighs. You can also use a Ziploc bag, if you like.
Then, add the ingredients for the marinade and mix well.
For these grilled boneless chicken thighs, I made a simple marinade with paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil and finely chopped parsley.
Then, add the thighs in and coat them in the mixture. Make sure all the thighs are well coated before covering the bowl with cling film or closing the Ziploc bag.
Let the meat rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before grilling. The longer you leave it in the fridge the better. You can also make the prep for these grilled boneless chicken thighs ahead of time and marinade the meat overnight, if you like.
How long to grill boneless chicken thighs?
It takes about 10-12 minutes for these grilled boneless chicken thighs to be ready. Now bear in mind that the time may vary slightly. This will depend on how thick the pieces are and also, on your grill.
If in doubt, please use a food thermometer to check if the thighs are ready. The internal temperature has to reach 165°F (75°C). Always make sure you check the thickest part of the meat.
Tips for making grilled boneless chicken thighs
- Marinade – at first, it may seem to you that there is not enough marinade. However, this amount is plenty for 1.5 up to 1.8 pound (800g) of thighs. This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled, if needed!
- Make sure to use all the ingredients for marinade – there is only a few of them so it’s important to follow the recipe for best flavors.
- Marinating – even though the prep takes literally minutes, you can still make it ahead and keep the meat in the fridge overnight. Also, the longer you marinate, the more intense the flavor.
- To keep the thighs warm until ready for serving wrap them in a tin foil (aluminum foil).
- If the grilling season is over but you still would like to enjoy these grilled thighs, throw them onto an electric indoor grill (also a panini press might do the trick)!
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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
Equipment
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl (or a Ziploc bag), combine paprika, crushed garlic cloves, finely chopped parsley, salt, pepper and olive oil. Give everything a good mix.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat each one of them with the mixture. Make sure they are all well coated before covering the bowl with cling film (or locking the Ziploc bag). Refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
- Grill on both sides until they are nice brown and cooked through (see note 4).
- Best served right away!
Notes
- Paprika – either smoked or sweet can be used.
- I used 4 garlic cloves which was about 1 tablespoon of crushed/pressed garlic. It was the perfect amount but every garlic is different so you might like to adjust this the next time you make the marinade.
- Parsley – I use about 4 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley, but you can use slightly less or more, if you like.
- The time does not include marinating – count with at least 30 minutes.
- Please note that the cooking time may vary depending on the size of the thighs you use and on the heat in your grill. If not sure, always check with food thermometer first. Mine were ready in about 10-12 minutes.
- I used skinless chicken thighs. You can also use thighs with skin. If you do, I recommend grilling them the skin-side down first.
kate says
13/07/2019 at 19:01These photos are so mouthwatering!! This seems like the BEST dinner recipe for the summer, can’t wait to try it!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
15/07/2019 at 16:39Yay! :)
Michelle says
13/07/2019 at 19:18I love that marinade! It sounds perfect, I can think of lots of ways I can use this over the summer. And your photos are stunning Julia, you really have captured this so well!
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
15/07/2019 at 16:39Thank you, Michelle! :)
Jennifer says
13/07/2019 at 19:20What a delicious recipe! The marinade was delicious, and I’d like to make it again for a family dinner. However, like you said, the marinade needs all of the ingredients to bring the flavor. I have one family member who is allergic to paprika. Do you think oregano would be an ok substitute? I always have to make a separate dish.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
15/07/2019 at 16:39Hi Jennifer! You can use oregano. However, the final result will be different.
Sapana says
13/07/2019 at 19:30This looks perfect for summer!!
Caroline says
13/07/2019 at 20:02Those photos make this chicken look incredible! And the flavors sound delicious too – garlic is always good, of course, but paprika is also a bit favorite. Simple enough but sounds tasty.
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
15/07/2019 at 16:36Thanks, Caroline!
Sue says
15/07/2019 at 00:24Saw this recipe pop up and we just happened to have boneless chicken thighs. So glad we gave it a try. Delicious and juicy. Definitely adding to our “favorite go-to’s”
Julia | Happy Foods Tube says
15/07/2019 at 16:34Thanks so much for your feedback, Sue. Hope you will come back to check some more recipes!