🍗🔥 Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs – Perfect for Meal Prep or Dinner
Servings
3–4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
15
minutesCalories
250–300
kcalThese Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and super simple to make. They’re marinated with basic spices, then grilled to perfection with a nice smoky char. Great for a quick family dinner or weekly meal prep, this recipe works with gas or charcoal grills — or even a grill pan indoors!
Ingredients
6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: chopped fresh parsley or lemon wedges for serving
Directions
- In a bowl or zip-top bag, combine olive oil, lemon juice, and all seasonings.
- Add chicken thighs and toss until well coated. Let marinate for 15–30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
- Preheat your grill (medium-high heat) and lightly oil the grates.
- Place chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Remove and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm, or slice for meal prep bowls, wraps, or salads.
Notes
- You can also use bone-in thighs, but cooking time may be longer.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Use in rice bowls, tacos, sandwiches, or pasta dishes.
No grill? Use a stovetop grill pan or oven broiler instead!
