Ingredients needed
Chicken thighs. I prefer using bone-in chicken thighs but you can use boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts too. Extra Virgin Olive oil. Fresh lemon juice. Lime juice can be substituted. Garlic. I used fresh garlic cloves but you can use garlic powder too. Herbs. Dried herbs are just as good as fresh here. Rosemary, cilantro, oregano, sage, parsley and thyme are all great with chicken. Smoked paprika. Other spices like onion powder, cajun seasoning and lemon pepper are all delicious with chicken. Salt and black pepper.
How to grill chicken thighs
How long to grill chicken thighs
Chicken is safe to consume when the internal temperature reaches 65°C/165°F on a meat thermometer. For bone-in thighs, this could mean cooking them for 10-15 minutes per side, depending on the heat of the grill. Boneless thighs will take 5-7 minutes per side. You can cook the chicken on a grill pan indoors too and finish in the oven.
Can I make this ahead?
The chicken can be marinated in a ziploc bag or sealed container overnight in the fridge before grilling. The thighs can be marinated in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking. Leftovers can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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