{"id":276536,"date":"2025-06-06T06:08:29","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/simple-grilled-chicken-thighs-no-marinade\/"},"modified":"2025-06-06T06:08:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T06:08:29","slug":"simple-grilled-chicken-thighs-no-marinade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=276536","title":{"rendered":"Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs – No Marinade"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, tender, and incredibly easy, plus they don’t require an armful of seasonings nor marinade. Fire up the grill for this foolproof grilling recipe that’s simple yet craveable. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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My husband is an exceptional <\/em>griller and meat smoker. Do you want to know the two seasonings he uses to get the best flavor on grilled meats \u2013 especially chicken and pork?<\/p>\n

Garlic salt and pepper. <\/strong><\/p>\n

That\u2019s it! I love watching people\u2019s faces when they ask what he\u2019s used to season the meat with, and his answer is so simple. They\u2019re always surprised.<\/p>\n

Grilling naturally imparts cravable flavor to whatever\u2019s on the grates. With chicken thighs especially, you don\u2019t need a cupboard full of seasonings nor marinade that can potentially burn to make them delicious and flavorful.<\/p>\n

Grab a pack of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, plus a couple everyday seasonings, and a smokey, sizzling grilled dinner will be on your table in minutes!<\/p>\n

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Simple Grilled Chicken Thighs<\/h2>\n

Boneless skinless chicken thighs are one of my favorite meats to grill for three reasons: <\/p>\n

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  1. Fool proof: <\/strong>boneless skinless chicken thighs are extremely hard to overcook. They\u2019re considered done when they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees, but can go up to 180-185 and still remain tender and juicy.<\/li>\n
  2. Quick cooking: <\/strong>boneless chicken thighs cook quickly on the grill \u2013 just 3-5 minutes per side. <\/li>\n
  3. Flavorful: <\/strong>chicken thighs are considered dark meat and contain more fat than chicken breasts. Meaning, they\u2019re inherently more flavorful and don\u2019t require extra fuss in the form of a ton of seasonings or marinade.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Boneless vs Bone-In Chicken Thighs<\/h2>\n

    This grilling recipe \u2013 or method, really \u2013 is for boneless skinless chicken thighs, which can be grilled directly over medium-high heat on either a charcoal or gas grill.<\/p>\n

    To grill bone-in chicken thighs we\u2019d need to create two heat zones on the grill (like for my Grilled Pork Tenderloin<\/a>). First we\u2019d sear the outsides of the chicken thighs over medium-high heat, then cook them low and slow over the unlit side. <\/p>\n

    Both are delicious but this grilling method is specifically for boneless, skinless thighs. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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    What to Pair with Grilled Chicken Thighs<\/h2>\n

    Grilled chicken thighs make for a quick and easy summer dinner. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce or fresh pesto<\/a> then pair with Best Ever Pasta Salad<\/a>, Cucumber and Tomato Salad<\/a>, Baked Beans<\/a>, Potato Salad<\/a>, and\/or Fruit Salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    Grilled chicken thighs also keep well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days (or frozen for up to 3 months), and can be used in a variety of ways. Toss them into:<\/p>\n