Go Back
–+ servings

Grilled Chicken Thigh Marinade

A flavorful marinade perfect for grilling chicken thighs, enhancing their juiciness and taste.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce low sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, honey, minced garlic, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and oregano until well combined.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to overnight for best results.
Grill the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serve
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your grilled chicken thighs!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the marinade.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!