Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Name: Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 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))

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 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.

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 (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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