We love cooking with chicken thighs! Whether they are baked, added to stir fry, or in homemade gyozas, they are so juicy if cooked properly.
grilled chicken thighs-
Chicken thighs, if marinated properly are the best meat for grilling season. This easy marinade adds so much flavor to the bland thighs and the recipe requires like 10 minutes of prep time. The marinade consisting of seasoning, oil and lime is amazing with the thighs. I love that the thighs may be marinated ahead of time making it the perfect recipe for parties and barbecues.
how to grill chicken thighs-
These grilled thighs require just 10 minutes of prep time and are flavor-packed. Prepare marinade:
Combining the mayo, oil, lime, garlic, and seasoning.Trim off excess fat from the thighs and cut thighs in half.In a large bowl, combine the thighs, onion, marinade and mix to combine TIP: This may also be done is a gallon-size zip-top bag.
Grill the thighs:
Preheat the grill to about 400°F.Add the chicken to the grill and sear the chicken on both sides, then turn down the heat and cook until food thermometer read 165°F.Drizzle fresh lime juice over the chicken before serving.
NOTE: Discard of leftover onion and marinade.
faq’s and TIPS for GRILLING CHICKEN THIGHS:
how to use leftover grilled chicken thighs-
If you have leftover chicken thighs, it can be used for other recipes such as:
flatbreads– perfect for add to a flatbread for a quick lunch.salad– the meat can be added to just about any salad, we love it with this Copycat salad recipe.sandwich- add the chicken to a sandwich or grilled cheese.pasta- make a quick pasta dinner with the chicken.
Grilling is by far one of my favorite methods of cooking, especially during the summer. The food turns out great and is usually simple to make. These thighs are definitely a family favorite and so good!
Other recipes to try on the grill:
Grilled Shrimp– with a sweet and savory marinade.Juicy Grilled Chicken Kebabs- grilled chicken with a hint of lime.Grilled Chicken Kebabs– grilled chicken with a herb, mayo and oil marinade.Grilled Tender Pork Kebabs- grilled pork kebabs.Easy Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken– with a deicious cilantro lime marinade.
This post was originally posted in August 2017 and updated in June 2020.
