Description
Discover a juicy grilled chicken thigh recipe with a savory, easy-to-make marinade that will wow your dinner guests. Try it tonight!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 bone‑in, skin‑on chicken thighs (about 2 lb)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Place them in a large zip‑lock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinades over the meat. Seal or cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, preferably 2–4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium‑high (about 375–400 °F). If using a charcoal grill, allow the coals to reach a steady heat.
- Grill the Thighs: Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Place the thighs skin side down on the grill. Cook for 6–7 minutes, then flip and grill for another 5–6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F and the skin is crisp.
- Rest and Serve: Transfer the thighs to a cutting board and let them rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfect doneness without overcooking.
- For extra crisp skin, broil the thighs for 1–2 minutes after grilling.
- If you prefer a smokier flavor, add a pinch of liquid smoke to the marinades.
- Keep the grill lid open while cooking to avoid flare‑ups from the honey.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken thigh marinade