Juicy Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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These Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs are packed with fresh flavor from soaking in a quick marinade! Plus, they are cooked on the grill, which enhances so much more flavor. Great with bone-in chicken thighs too and instructions are provided. 🙂

A white rectangle platter served with grilled boneless chicken thighs.

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Perfectly Juicy and Tender Chicken Thighs on Grill
Ingredients needed for Grilling Chicken Thighs
Variations for Grilling Chicken Thighs
How to Grill Chicken Thighs
How to serve Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
How to store Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
Top Tips for Grilled Chicken Thighs (Boneless)
Boneless Chicken Thighs on Grill FAQs
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Perfectly Juicy and Tender Chicken Thighs on Grill

"Boneless grilled chicken thighs are so easy and stress-free. Everyone is happy to eat these - and I'm happy because they are simple to make!"

Grilled chicken is always a favorite. Be sure to check out my Grilled Chicken Drumsticks in Buttermilk Brine and my Dry Rub Grilled Chicken recipe - be sure to make the Alabama white sauce to go along with them!

Easy Recipe

This grilled chicken thighs recipe with this delicious marinade is quick to throw together before work and have the chicken marinate in the fridge all day! After marinading it's just a matter of grilling.

Stress-Free

The perfect weeknight meal to come home to after work. Marinate your chicken thighs while you're gone, and fire up the grill when you're ready to cook dinner. It's as easy as it sounds!

Healthy

This recipe is keto-friendly, low-carb, dairy-free, and gluten-free! Make any adjustments to this recipe as you need to meet your dietary restrictions.

Ingredients needed for Grilling Chicken Thighs

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this grilled chicken thighs recipe:

Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
Parsley - fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried
Basil - fresh basil or 2 teaspoons dried
Rosemary - fresh rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried crushed
Water
Extra Virgin Olive oil
Lemon Juice - fresh squeezed lemon juice is best
Brown Gugar - or sugar-free brown sugar substitute
Minced Garlic
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
Dried Red Pepper Flakes - these can be options, but they add a really nice zest and a hint of spice.

For exact ingredient quantities, please see the recipe card below!

Variations for Grilling Chicken Thighs

Here are a few ways you can vary or make substitutions to this recipe:

Spicy - add more chili pepper flakes with the marinade, or sprinkle a little on right before the chicken hits the grill.
Substitute - chicken breasts, pork chops, pork loin, fish fillet, or various cuts of steak. Remember that cooking times may differ from protein to protein.
Kid-friendly option - marinate fresh chicken strips made from breast meat, create healthy, homemade chicken fingers for the kids, and serve with our peach bbq sauce or blueberry bbq sauce!

How to Grill Chicken Thighs

Here's how to make this recipe and grill chicken thighs:

Marinate

Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and mix thoroughly.

In a large resealable bag, pour the marinade over the chicken thighs and seal. Make sure to cover all sides of the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours and up to 10 hours.

Note: This recipe makes enough to marinate 6 to 8 bone-in or boneless chicken thighs.

Grill

Boneless Thighs

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Add the boneless chicken thighs and cook 5-7 minutes per side or until chicken reaches 165°F using an instant-read thermometer.

Make sure to close the lid when grilling to enhance the flavor!

Bone-In Thighs

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, with the heat on one side only. Place the chicken thighs face down on the lit side of the grill (direct heat) and grill for 4 to 5 minutes until they turn golden brown. (Note: watch the heat carefully. You don't want them to burn. Move the chicken around if needed.)

Turn the chicken over and move the chicken to the unlit side (indirect heat) of the grill and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Rest

Remove chicken from the grill, cover, and let it rest for 5 minutes.

Enjoy!

How long to grill Boneless Chicken Thighs

5 to 7 minutes on each side over medium-high heat is the average cooking time of boneless chicken thighs.

How to serve Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Here are a few ways to serve grilled boneless chicken thighs:

Meal idea! Served grilled chicken thighs with baked beans and a strawberry goat cheese salad!

Pairs well with - a side of air-fryer green beans, or with a blue-cheese wedge salad to keep your meal on the healthy side, or add a side of potato salad, mashed potatoes, or grilled scalloped potatoes - and this refrigerator pickles recipe.

Garnish - with scallions and any sauce you happily enjoy with your grilled chicken.

How to store Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

Store leftover chicken thighs in an airtight container or bag in the fridge for up to 3 days. The chicken can also be frozen for up to 4 months.

Top Tips for Grilled Chicken Thighs (Boneless)

Use fresh herbs to marinate your chicken for the best flavor before grilling.
Marinating chicken thighs for at least 6 to 8 hours is ideal for maximum flavor, tenderness, and juiciness!
Make sure to preheat your grill to the proper temperature before placing the chicken thighs onto the hot grate. This will allow for nice caramelization and charring flavors on your chicken thighs.
Remember to cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees at its thickest part.

Boneless Chicken Thighs on Grill FAQs

How long does it take to cook boneless chicken thighs on the grill?

Skinless chicken thighs take approximately 7 to 10 minutes to grill per side and have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F using an instant-read thermometer. When using a thermometer, please insert it into the thickest part of the protein to guarantee proper doneness.

How long does it take to cook chicken thighs on a gas grill?

Gas grilling is more indirect heat than a charcoal grill, which can take a bit longer to cook but is more temperature-controlled and can help prevent your chicken from burning. At 425 degrees F, larger bone-in thighs can take up to 45 minutes to cook, whereas smaller 6-ounce thighs can cook more quickly in about 35 minutes.

How do you grill boneless chicken on a gas grill?

Start by preheating your grill to approximately 400 degrees. Once it's preheated, brush or spray your grates with a bit of cooking oil and drop the temperature to 350 degrees. Set your chicken on the hot grate and close the lid to trap it in the heat! Grill 7 to 10 minutes per side or until the chicken thighs have reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees or higher using an instant-read thermometer.

Do you flip chicken thighs on the grill?

Yes, you should flip chicken thighs when cooking on the grill. It is important for even cooking and get that nice grilled taste.

Do you grill boneless chicken thighs direct or indirect?

It is best to cook boneless chicken thighs on direct heat. Because they have no bones, it takes much less time to cook them. Indirect heat - which is a way to control heat for longer cooking proteins (like bone in chicken) so they don’t burn. It also minimizes flare ups.

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