Description
Grilled chicken thighs are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, delivering juicy, tender meat with a smoky, crispy exterior. Perfect for backyard barbecues or family dinners, these flavorful thighs promise to steal the show at any gathering. Easy to prepare and versatile, they can be enjoyed hot off the grill or as leftovers in salads and sandwiches. Elevate your next meal with this delicious recipe that will keep your taste buds dancing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Remove chicken from marinade and grill skin-side down for 7-8 minutes per side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Brush reserved marinade on chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 140mg