The Absolute Best Grilled Chicken Thighs

⏱️ 15 min 👥 8 servings 📊 Easy
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The Absolute Best Grilled Chicken Thighs
Nutrition per Serving
398
Calories
29g
Protein
7g
Carbs
29g
Fat

Sweet, spicy, savory, and smoky. This easy recipe for grilled chicken thighs is a sure bet to impress any food lover!

📝 Ingredients

  • 3 lbs. chicken thighs
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons tamarin or soy sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons sriracha
  • 2 Tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 2 Tablespoons cane sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 Tablespoons paprika
  • 2 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Remove any excess fat from the chicken thighs if desired.
  2. 2Place chicken thighs into a gallon-sized Ziplock bag. Add olive oil, tamari, sriracha, mustard, sugar, and all other seasonings. Shake and mix the bag until the chicken is well-coated.
  3. 3Refrigerate until you are ready to grill.
  4. 4Preheat grill to high heat (around 400º).
  5. 5Once the grill reaches the desired temperature, spray or brush the grate with oil.
  6. 6Using tongs, place the chicken onto the grate and cover for 5 minutes. Save the excess marinade.
  7. 7Flip the chicken and pour the excess marinade evenly. Cover again and cook for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Serve and enjoy!

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Jordan Cord on thefitchen.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.