Description
This recipe for the best grilled chicken thighs features boneless, skinless thighs marinated in a flavorful blend of beer, BBQ dry rub, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, garlic, and salt. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal, these chicken thighs are grilled to juicy perfection with a smoky char and tender inside.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 8 - 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
Marinade
- 1 12-ounce can beer
- 3 tablespoons BBQ dry rub
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: Stir together the beer, BBQ dry rub, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, and coarse salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to infuse.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat to ensure it is hot and ready for cooking the chicken thighs.
- Prepare Chicken for Grilling: Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade and pat them dry with paper towels to promote better grilling and browning.
- Grill Chicken: Place the chicken thighs on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, ensuring they are cooked through and juicy.
Notes
- Marinating the chicken for longer than 1 hour, up to 4 hours, will enhance the flavor even more.
- Patting the chicken dry before grilling helps achieve a nice sear and prevents flare-ups on the grill.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken thighs under a broiler or on a stovetop grill pan with similar times.
- Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness to avoid undercooked or overcooked chicken.
- For extra smoky flavor, add wood chips to your grill if using a charcoal or gas grill.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
