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Weeknight Grilled Chicken Thighs boneless thigh recipes

I make these grilled chicken thighs when I want dinner that tastes bold and still fits a calm weeknight. This lives with boneless thigh recipes and it plays nice with a simple salad or warm rice. You get a char that smells like summer and a juicy bite that says stay a moment. We use a quick marinade with lemon garlic and a touch of smoked paprika. I whisk and I taste and I nod. Then I toss the thighs and I let them rest as the grill heats. This is the part where I sip water and think about tomorrow. If you search chicken boneless thigh recipes or chicken thigh recipes or even Chicken Thigh Recipes you will land here with a smile. I wanted that kind of simple win. The grill marks come fast and the meat stays tender. Friends ask for seconds. I point them to boneless chicken thigh recipes and chicken thighs recipes and the set called Chicken Thighs Recipes and I laugh as the plate goes clean. We clean up in minutes. Leftovers taste great cold. That is my kind of plan.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keywords: boneless chicken thigh recipes, boneless thigh recipes, chicken boneless thigh recipes, chicken thigh recipes, chicken thighs recipes, easy dinner, grilled chicken, healthy meal
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Linda

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Chicken

  • 1 kilogram boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry and place it in a bowl.
  2. Whisk olive oil lemon juice honey garlic smoked paprika salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  3. Pour the marinade over the chicken and toss until coated. Let sit for 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium high. Oil the grates lightly.
  5. Place the chicken on the hot surface. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side until the juices run clear.
  6. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes. Slice or serve whole with parsley and lemon.