Description
Grilled chicken thighs are the perfect, easy summer recipe. The marinade gives these chicken thighs so much flavor, but the key to that summer flavor is the grill! A light charr gives each bite of chicken that incredible flavor that can’t be replicated.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, halved
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp oil (canola or olive oil)
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 fresh lime, juice divided
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Trim extra fat off of the chicken thighs and slice chicken thighs in half. Add the chicken thighs to a large bowl.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, combine mayo, oil, sliced onion, minced garlic, and seasoning.
- Step 3: Add the marinade to the chicken bowl and mix until chicken thighs are fully coated.
- Step 4: Marinade for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Step 5: Heat the grill to medium-high heat. Add the chicken to the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side.
- Step 6: Remove the thighs from the grill and garnish with lime juice and cilantro.
Notes
Don’t skip the marinade time for the best flavor. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 449 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 223 mg
Keywords: grilled chicken thighs, summer grilling, chicken marinade, easy main course