Easy and Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

Grilled chicken thighs with dark, parallel sear marks garnished with lemon slices on an off-white plate.

Easy and Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

This grilled chicken thighs recipe is quick, easy, and flavorful! A simple blend of pantry seasonings and fresh lemon juice creates juicy, tender chicken every time. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or summer cookout.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword grilled chicken thighs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings

Author Ivory

Ingredients

1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Mix the seasonings: To a small bowl, add the salt, ground black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and ground cumin. Stir until well blending.
Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Drizzle the chicken with olive oil, then toss until well coated.
Sprinkle the chicken with the seasoning mixture and lemon juice. Toss until the chicken is well coated.
Preheat the grill to medium high heat (about 400 degrees Fahrenheit). Brush the grill with a light layer of cooking oil if needed and place the chicken on the grill.
Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side until the internal temperature is 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the chicken and rest for 5 minutes.

Notes

Flavor Variations:

BBQ - Brush with your favorite BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling.
Cajun - Season with my homemade Cajun seasoning for a bold, spicy kick.
If you like bold flavors, check out my BBQ baked chicken thighs and my pan seared chicken thighs.

Storage And Reheating Instructions:

Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Reheat in the microwave 25 seconds at a time until warmed throughout. You can also reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 4 to 6 minutes until warmed throughout.

Pro Tips:

Preheat the grill before adding the chicken thighs.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after they come off the grill to lock in the juices.
This recipe was tested on this gas grill using this reversible grill/griddle.

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