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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs Recipe

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!

Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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 Cucumber Tomato Salad, 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!

Fresh chicken, olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt and pepper

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.

Step by Step How to Make Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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.

Marinade for Grilled Chicken Thighs

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.

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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 (800 grams) 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)!

Juicy and Tender Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings: 4 – 5
Calories: 438
Author: Julia

Ingredients

For the marinade:

  • 2 tablespoons Paprika (see note 1)
  • 4 Garlic Cloves , crushed
  • 4 tablespoons Fresh Flat-Leaf Parsley , finely chopped (see note 2)
  • 1½ teaspoons Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • ⅓ cup Olive Oil
  • 1.5-1.7 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs (800 grams)
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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

  1. Paprika – either smoked or sweet can be used.
  2. 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.
  3. Parsley – I use about 4 tablespoons of finely chopped parsley, but you can use slightly less or more, if you like.
  4. The time does not include marinating – count with at least 30 minutes.
  5. 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.
  6. I used skinless chicken thighs. You can also use thighs with skin. If you do, I recommend grilling them the skin-side down first.
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue Recipes for Chicken, Chicken Grilling Recipes
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Amount per Serving
Calories
438
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Cholesterol
 
133
mg
44
%
Potassium
 
367
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
1700
IU
34
%
Vitamin C
 
4.8
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1.8
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Comments

  1. Sara says

    05/07/2022 at 12:37

    Hi! Will this marinade work for chicken breast?

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      10/07/2022 at 14:02

      Hi Sara. Yes it will. However, they might not be as juicy as the thighs as they dry out easily. Perhaps cut them in half lengthwise so they grill evenly. Hope this helps.

      Reply
  2. Gloria says

    03/08/2022 at 01:02

    Very easy marinade resulting in great flavour. I found the paprika very over-powering, so the next time I tried the recipe I used only 1 tsp and enjoyed it much more! Great recipe Julia!

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      15/08/2022 at 09:12

      Thank you so much for your feedback, Gloria!

      Reply
  3. Libby says

    21/08/2022 at 16:09

    Delicious! I made these for Sunday dinner last weekend and they were devoured. Served with brown rice pilaf and bacon wrapped asparagus. I’m a huge fan of chicken thighs and this will be my go to. Thanks so much for sharing, Julia!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      26/08/2022 at 10:09

      Thanks so much for finding time to leave the feedback, Libby. I am so happy to hear you loved this recipe! Hope you find some more recipes on our blog that you like. Happy Cooking!

      Reply
  4. Brian says

    01/09/2022 at 01:47

    Fantastic, everyone loves it.

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      12/09/2022 at 09:37

      Thanks for your feedback, Brian! Happy Grilling!

      Reply
  5. Jan says

    01/10/2022 at 00:17

    Loved this recipe. I followed exactly. Easy, tender and so flavorful. Have you ever tried baking it?5 stars

    Reply
  6. Nicole F. says

    15/12/2022 at 00:49

    Really, really good. Simple, too. I think I would add heat next time. Thank you!4 stars

    Reply
  7. Liz Anne says

    12/02/2023 at 06:15

    Love this recipe and my guests fo too!5 stars

    Reply
    • Julia | Happy Foods Tube says

      13/02/2023 at 21:11

      Thanks so much for your feedback, Liz Anne!

      Reply
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