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    July 1, 2020

    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

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    Grilled chicken thighs with grill marks garnished with basil

    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with an incredible marinade that makes the chicken super juicy! Can be made on the stove-top or on the grill. Enjoy these grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs with a salad, in a wrap, with some rice or any side you like!

    grilled boneless chicken thighs on a platter

    "Make sure you save this EXACT recipe!" said my daughter as she enjoyed a meal of these grilled chicken thighs in tortilla wraps.

    My kids agree that this recipe is blog-worthy! (I always ask them if a recipe is worthy to be blogged about.) The chicken is super tender, juicy and so flavorful! Even my 1 year old could nibble down pieces of this chicken with no issues!

    The secret is the marinade, which I will show you! And those grill marks, aren't they to die for?!

    Close up of grilled chicken thighs

    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs Ingredients

    1. Boneless skinless chicken thighs

    2. Plain yogurt. Here is the secret ingredient for this grilled chicken thighs recipe. The yogurt makes the chicken super tender and juicy!

    I used plain Greek Yogurt but regular plain yogurt is fine as well.

    3. Garlic powder

    4. Onion powder

    5. Dried basil

    6. White pepper

    7. Chicken bouillon powder. Chicken bouillon powder really amplifies the taste of meals especially chicken meals.

    8. Salt

    How To Make Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs

    1. Place boneless skinless chicken thighs in a bowl. Add in garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, chicken bouillon powder, white or black pepper, salt and yogurt. Mix well to combine.

    Chicken thighs marinating in yogurt

    2. Cover the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight on the fridge.

    3. Heat up a grill pan on high heat and grill the chicken thighs for about four minutes per side.

    Chicken thighs grilling in grill pan

    Instructions For Grilling on the Outside Grill

    I haven't tested this recipe on the outside grill yet but if you choose to use the outside grill here is what I suggest:

    1. Heat up the grill on medium heat and brush the grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill. 

    2. Place the chicken thighs on the hot oiled grill and grill covered on one side for four minutes. Flip to the other side and grill for another 4 minutes.

    After that, check the chicken for doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the chicken should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit for the chicken to be considered done.

    If the chicken is not done, keep grilling until it is completely done - that's until an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.

    platter of grilled chicken thighs with grill marks

    What To Serve With Grilled Chicken Thighs

    • Lettuce Salad
    • Mango Salsa
    • Sauteed Peppers
    • Rice
    • Mashed Potatoes
    • Any side dish you like!

    Important Tools for Making Grilled Chicken Thighs (affiliate)

    • Grill pan
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    • Chicken Bouillon Powder
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    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    20 mins
    Total Time
    30 mins
     

    Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with an incredible marinade that makes the chicken super juicy! Can be made on the stove or on the grill. Enjoy these grilled boneless skinless chicken thighs with a salad, in a wrap, some rice or any side you like!

    Course: Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine: Western
    Keyword: Grilled Chicken Wraps
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 298 kcal
    Author: Precious Nkeih
    Ingredients
    • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs 6-7 thighs
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • ½ teaspoon ground white pepper or black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
    • ¼ cup plain yogurt
    • Oil for brushing grill pan or grill
    Instructions
    1. Marinate the chicken

      Place boneless chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Add in the onion powder, garlic powder, dried basil, white (or black) pepper, salt, chicken bouillon powder and yogurt.

      Mix well to ensure the seasoning gets all over the chicken.

      Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or for a few hours or up to overnight in the fridge.

    2. Grill the chicken

      Place a grill pan on high heat. Add a tablespoon of oil and brush all around the grill pan. Let it heat up until the pan is smoking hot.

      Add the chicken thighs to the pan (my grill pan takes 3-4 chicken thighs at once). Let the thighs cook on one side for about 4 minutes then flip to the other side and let them cook for another 4 minutes.

      Check the chicken for doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the chicken should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit for the chicken to be considered done.

      Remove the grilled chicken thighs and place on a plate. Repeat the process with the rest of the chicken thighs.

    3. Serve

      Serve these grilled chicken thighs warm with any side of choice. We sliced ours and put them in tortillas with some veggies and mayo. They were so good!

    Recipe Notes

    These Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs can be made in a grill pan or cast iron pan on the stove-top or on the outside grill. I haven't tested the recipe on the outside grill yet but if you choose to use the outside grill here is what I suggest:

    1. Heat up the grill on medium heat and brush the grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill. 

    2. Place the chicken thighs on the grill and grill covered on one side for four minutes. Flip to the other side and grill for another 4 minutes. After that, check the chicken for doneness. A meat thermometer inserted into the deepest part of the chicken should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit for the chicken to be considered done. If the chicken is not done, keep grilling until it is completely done - that's until an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit is reached.

    Let these grilled chicken thighs rest for about 5 minutes before slicing them. That allows the juices to get back into the chicken.

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    1. Christa O says

      July 09, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      So good! I made this last night. I tweaked the seasonings a bit but the yogurt was definitely what made it so great! Thanks for posting the recipe and I will make it again! I thought would make great grilled chicken nuggets too, for the kiddos 🙂

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      • Precious says

        July 10, 2020 at 8:33 am

        So glad you loved it, Christa! The yogurt really does make a difference. Thank you for the feedback!

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