What’s in this Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe?

This marinade combines sweet ingredients like brown sugar and savory ingredients like herbs and soy sauce to create a seriously flavorful grilled chicken thigh recipe.

Chicken Thighs: I prefer to use bone-in, skin-on thighs for grilling, as they stay the juiciest. You can use boneless, but they will take less time to cook. Olive Oil: Suspends the spices and helps the chicken grill without burning and sticking to the grill. Lemon Juice: Adds a bit of acidity. Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness. Soy Sauce: Adds salty, savory, umami flavor. Worcestershire Sauce: Also adds salty, savory, umami flavor with a touch of sweetness. Spices: Garlic powder, dried basil, ground cumin, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and ground black pepper enhance the natural flavor of the chicken.

Pro Tip: You can use any kind of oil in this recipe. Canola, vegetable, and avocado all work well!

Variations on Chicken Thighs on the Grill

The easiest way to change up the flavor of these thighs is to change up the spices. Onion powder, dried parsley, ground sage, coriander, smoked paprika, and dried oregano are all great choices. You can also change up the marinade entirely. Tandoori, teriyaki, lemon pepper balsamic, jerk, yogurt, or chipotle lime are all great choices.

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover grilled chicken thighs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet set over medium-low heat until warmed through. Avoid microwaving, as it ruins the texture.

How to Freeze

Freeze these chicken thighs in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.

More Grilled Chicken Recipes We Love

Grilled Chicken Breast Grilled BBQ Chicken Beer Can Chicken Grilled Chicken Sandwiches See all of our Grilled Chicken Recipes! Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 5Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 72Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 48Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 10Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 66Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 32Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 29Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 73Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 87Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 52Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 19Grilled Chicken Thighs Recipe - 33