Description
This Crispy Grilled Chicken Thighs recipe features juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs marinated in a flavorful mayonnaise and spice mixture, then grilled to perfection. Serve with grilled tomatoes for a complete, mouthwatering meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/4 pounds)
- Vegetable oil, for brushing
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 3 large tomatoes, halved crosswise
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Combine the mayonnaise, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken thighs and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat a grill to medium low. Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil.
- Prepare Chicken for Grilling: Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Remove the chicken from the marinade and turn to thoroughly coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes per side.
- Prepare and Grill Tomatoes: While the chicken is grilling, brush the tomato halves with vegetable oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the tomatoes cut-side down on the grill and cook until marked, about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve the grilled chicken thighs with the grilled tomatoes.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken thighs overnight.
- Monitor the grill to prevent flare-ups and burning, using indirect heat if necessary.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg