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August 11, 2025

These tender, juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs are the perfect spring and summer dinner! They’re marinated in a fresh, flavorful chicken thigh marinade, seasoned with za’atar seasoning and grilled until golden brown and crispy. They’re easily customized with your favorite seasonings and they cook up in about 20 minutes!

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Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Instructions

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Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and trim off any excess skin with kitchen shears. Season both sides with salt and pepper to taste and place in a large glass baking dish.
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Place the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic cloves and seasoning in a small bowl and whisk to combine. Pour the chicken thigh marinade over the chicken, toss until the chicken is well coated and massage it into the chicken. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for a minimum of 1 hour at room temperature or in the refrigerator up to 2 hours or overnight.
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If the chicken thighs were refrigerated, let stand at room temperature for 1 hour prior to grilling. Preheat the grill to medium high heat (400 degrees). Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook 2-3 minutes per side, skin side down first, or until golden brown and the chicken releases easily. From there, turn off one burner and move the chicken thighs to the unlit side and continue cooking over indirect heat for 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone registers 170 degrees. Remove from heat, cover loosely with foil, and allow to rest for about 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Marinade Magic 🥄
    Always marinate chicken thighs for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to penetrate deeply into the meat, creating maximum tenderness and flavor complexity.
  • Fat is Flavor 🔥
    Leave the skin on chicken thighs during grilling to create a crispy exterior and prevent the meat from drying out, while rendering delicious natural fat.
  • Za'atar Technique 🌿
    Apply za'atar seasoning just before grilling and press it gently into the meat to ensure maximum adherence and flavor development.
  • Grill Zone Management 🍗
    Create two heat zones on your grill - direct high heat for initial searing and indirect medium heat for even cooking without burning.
  • Lemon Brightness Hack 🍋
    Zest the lemon before juicing and mix the zest into your marinade for an extra layer of bright, citrusy flavor that penetrates the chicken.

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