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These Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs come off the grill flavorful, juicy, and tender. They are ideal for outdoor entertaining because they are so simple to prepare. If you're searching for a tasty, adaptable, and easy grilled chicken thigh recipe, you've come to the right place.

Close up of grilled boneless chicken thighs on a plate.

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Why You'll Love This Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
Tips for Making Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Serving Suggestions
Storing and Reheating
Frequently Asked Questions
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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Juicy and flavorful: These grilled boneless chicken thighs are juicy, smoky, and packed with flavor.
Quick weeknight dinner: Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, an impressive backyard dinner party, or high-protein meal prep lunches.
Simple marinade: 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.
Versatile serving options: This chicken is great in just about anything - use it sliced on salads, in tacos, rice bowls, sandwiches, pizza, pasta, soups or casserole.
Make-ahead friendly: Mix the marinade and get the chicken soaking the night before, and dinner is just a few minutes on the grill.

Ingredients

Boneless skinless chicken thighs: Boneless grilled chicken thighs are notoriously tender and juicy and more forgiving and less likely to dry out than chicken breasts.
Olive oil: A good-quality extra virgin olive oil adds richness and helps carry all the spices into the meat.
Orange juice: Adds bright citrus flavor to the marinade, balancing the savory soy sauce.
Soy sauce: You don't really taste the soy sauce; it mostly adds savory depth to the marinade.
Garlic cloves: Fresh garlic, pressed. Garlic paste from the produce aisle is a handy shortcut if you're short on time.
Dried oregano: Adds an herby, savory depth to round out the marinade.
Black pepper: Adds gentle heat and seasoning to the marinade.
Paprika: Either smoked or sweet can be used.

Instructions

Make the marinade. Whisk the orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, dried oregano, pressed garlic, black pepper, and paprika together in a medium bowl.
Coat the chicken. Add the chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Make sure the chicken is completely coated by giving it a vigorous massage.

Whisking together marinade with orange juice, soy sauce, honey, olive oil, pressed garlic, dried oregano, black pepper and paprika.

Marinate. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least an hour, or overnight.
Preheat the grill. Preheat the grill to 400 degrees before cooking the chicken.
Grill the chicken. Place the chicken directly onto the hot grill and lower the heat to medium. If there are any flames directly on the chicken, keep a tight watch on it and move it around with grill tongs.

Grilling boneless chicken thighs on a barbecue.

Check doneness. The chicken should be cooked through and a meat thermometer should read 165 degrees F after 6 to 8 minutes on each side of the grill.
Rest and serve. When the chicken is done, remove it from the grill. Transfer chicken pieces to a large platter and let rest for 2-3 minutes.

Tips for Making Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Clean your grill: Food sticks to dirty grates. Heat the grill to high so any leftover bits burn off, then scrub it thoroughly with your grill brush.
Oil the grates: Wad up a paper towel and soak it in a neutral cooking oil, then using tongs, rub it all over the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Use a meat thermometer: It's the only reliable way to cook chicken (or any meat) perfectly - always check the thickest part of the meat.
Marinating time: The longer you marinate, the more intense the flavor, so if you have time, marinate overnight.
Keep warm: To keep the thighs warm until ready for serving, wrap them in tin foil (aluminum foil).
Paprika swap: Half smoked paprika and half sweet paprika is a great combination for extra depth of flavor.

Serving Suggestions

Greek salad, cucumber tomato salad, Parmesan roasted potatoes, or garlic smashed potatoes are my top picks for side dishes. These boneless chicken thighs are ideal for piling onto hamburger buns with creamy coleslaw or just lettuce leaves and thick slices of tomatoes. These grilled chicken thighs go great with almost any traditional summer side dish.

Storing and Reheating

Leftover chicken can be kept in the refrigerator for three to four days in an airtight container. Reheat leftover chicken by placing it on a parchment-lined baking sheet and baking it at 300 degrees Fahrenheit until it's well heated, or by microwaving it for a few minutes on medium power.

Frequently Asked Questions

At what temperature should you set a gas grill on to cook the boneless thighs?

Preheat the grill to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius), then grill the thighs for 6 to 8 minutes on each side. Next, see if their internal temperature reaches 165 F (74 C) with a food thermometer. The thickness of the thighs and your grill will determine how long they take to cook.

How long does it take to grill boneless chicken thighs?

The size of the thighs and the grill's temperature will determine how long they take to cook. Plan on 6 to 8 minutes per side, with thicker thighs likely needing closer to 8 minutes; the chicken is done when a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Can this be frozen and thawed to bbq?

Yes, freeze for up to six months in a vacuum-sealed bag or airtight container. Grill as instructed after thawing in the refrigerator.

What if I don't have time to marinate?

If you don't have time to marinate, just leave the chicken pieces in the sauce at room temperature while you prepare any side dishes or while the grill heats up. Even with a quick marinate, the chicken will still taste great.

How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?

When the internal temperature of chicken thighs reaches 165ºF, they are thoroughly cooked and safe to eat. Make sure to always examine the meat's thickest portion.

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