Grilled Chicken Thighs
Grilled Chicken Thighs
Ingredients
For the Grilled Chicken
- 6-8 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste Maldon salt, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add all the dry seasonings to the chicken: 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Pour in the wet ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix everything thoroughly until each chicken thigh is completely coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, you can marinate for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min
- 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F).
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs on the preheated grill, skin side down if applicable.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until beautiful grill marks appear and the chicken is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 14 min
- 9
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and transfer it to a clean plate or cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min
- 10
Sprinkle the grilled chicken with Maldon salt to taste before serving.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious grilled chicken!
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Grilled Chicken Thighs
For the Grilled Chicken
- 6-8 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- to taste Maldon salt, for finishing
Instructions
- 1
Place the chicken thighs into a large mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add all the dry seasonings to the chicken: 2 tablespoons of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of onion powder, 1 tablespoon of smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon, and 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Pour in the wet ingredients: 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix everything thoroughly until each chicken thigh is completely coated with the marinade.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For best results, you can marinate for up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 30 min - 6
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (approximately 375-400°F).
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Carefully place the marinated chicken thighs on the preheated grill, skin side down if applicable.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Grill the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes per side, or until beautiful grill marks appear and the chicken is cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
⏱️ 14 min - 9
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and transfer it to a clean plate or cutting board. Let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
⏱️ 5 min - 10
Sprinkle the grilled chicken with Maldon salt to taste before serving.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious grilled chicken!