Beginners Guide to Grilling Chicken Thighs

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Wondering how to grill chicken thighs? They are one of the easiest meats to grill because they are so forgiving. They give you a lot of opportunity to learn how to control the fire, use a thermometer, and grill them to perfection. Even if you mess them up, they are still pretty good.
In this video I show you two ways to grill chicken thighs. One of them is a quick method on the gas grill and the other takes a bit more time on a standard charcoal kettle grill.
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@chrisoliver8979 3 года назад

I've been grilling for years but I still love watching these beginner videos. It's always good to remind yourself of the basics. Wonderful video sir

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Always learning. Always improving. That's a great attitude. Thanks for the support.

@bobbyfeathers2279 5 месяцев назад

If you need a temperature gauge for chicken thighs, you're not grilling. Might as well bake them in the oven..

@VladislavBabbitt 7 дней назад

@@bobbyfeathers2279 I agree.

@mattiefattie3895 3 года назад

I like your calmness

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Thanks! Most of RU-vid seems REALLY excited.

@marty.warner 2 года назад

chicken thighs ain't the only thing he's smoking 😉

@zillaman7674 2 года назад

I didn't learn jack from watching this video

@wSnowy 2 года назад

@@marty.warner what do u mean by that😳

@kkinzio. Год назад

@Zillaman you weren't supposed to learn about jack... you were supposed to learn about grilling chicken thighs

@qzqx3047 Год назад

You’re such a calm person. God bless you

@williamking8033 2 года назад

An excellent video. No "in yo face " bravado, just straight & clear advice.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

I try to make videos I would like and I'm not a fan of the long ramble! Thanks for the supportive comment.

@judyl.761 3 года назад

When you removed that fat and said, “you wouldn’t want this for your first bite”, I thought to myself, oh yes I would!

@Bella-vt7ol Месяц назад

🤢🤮

@Bella-vt7ol Месяц назад

🤢🤮

@alanj9978 8 дней назад

Seriously. That's the whole reason to eat chicken thighs.

@paultheriault9932 Год назад

Great video concise and not rushed thanks

@davidcisneros4400 Год назад

Beginner here. If anyone can screwed it up it'll be me. Thanks for sharing this video. Definitely very informative.

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

Chicken thighs are pretty forgiving. You've got this.

@michaelrice2993 4 месяца назад

Fantastic video! Simple, to the point. The value of RU-vid lies in videos like this. Thank you!

@brianzamora4843 2 года назад

Great tips. Thank you.

@arieldeleon157 2 года назад

incredibly informative and simultaneously zen

@Iconcupiscence Год назад

amazing video! very soothing vibes as well

@terrybanks3061 Год назад

Thanks, great, simple video!

@MrTopsoil911 2 года назад

Great grill work

@aaronphelps2008 3 года назад

So many helpful tips. Thanks for sharing

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Thanks for the support. Good luck.

@amydecker6507 2 года назад

I am stoked thank you very very much

@adudewithlonghair5706 11 месяцев назад

Your voice, but more so your manner, is undeniably soothing. It gives me Bob Ross vibes haha.

@GrillTopExperience 11 месяцев назад

Happy little chicken thighs! 😂

@mattcallahan8377 3 года назад

Like that SNS grill. Thanks for the tips.

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Thanks! I'm still getting it dialed in, but I love the temperature probe port.

@reginaldhuckstable9797 2 года назад

Great content

@pic5637 2 года назад

Great video.

@johnsmith-gk4td Год назад

Awesome video

@barrybebenek8691 Год назад

Looks delicious on both grills. On the charcoal, turn the grill 180* so the cooler metal is over the coals to render the skin quickly without burning. 🇨🇦👍🏼

@backyardq1850 3 года назад

Excellent

@hisservantt8746 3 года назад

Perfect

@Pianofishdave 3 года назад

You did a great job on this video. Kudos

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Thanks, David. Keep grilling.

@yvanlachance8269 2 года назад

From one weber griller to another. Thank you, sir.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

No, thank you and keep grilling.

@philhashey9651 Год назад

Looks like an SnS kettle, not Weber

@drzaius844 3 года назад

Love this video. I slather my thighs in Greek yogurt that I spice with garlic, etc. and marinade for an hour at least.

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

That's a great tip! The yogurt helps tenderize the meat.

@Elinorisgettingbetter Месяц назад

You just gave me the courage to try grilling. Thank you!

@GrillTopExperience Месяц назад

You can do it! It's pretty hard to mess up chicken thighs. The skin might be burnt or soggy, but the meat can still be great.

@Solemn_Kaizoku Год назад

My first time watching the channel. I really like that you get right to the "meat" of the video (literally), and your style is great. For some constructive criticism, please share your marinade recipe, and general time guidelines for each side would be appreciated.

@BlessedFavouredHands Год назад

Thanks

@awest3938 2 года назад

Yes, yes I do want that as my first bite

@111day1 2 года назад

I use a similar technique on my Weber but turn off the middle burner completely and don’t use a thermometer. Twenty minutes a side is the perfect amount of time as long as the grill is maintained at 400.

@kenb.8596 Месяц назад

Thighs are hands down, the most tastiest part of the chicken & in most cases the cheapest part; Secondly buy the cheapest grill you can find, been through approx. 5 or 6 Weber Grills @ the tender age of 65, also DCS Grills are another waste of your hard earned money, with that said with the chicken thighs, I found grilling them on the top away from the direct fire & heat & using the grill as an oven to melt the skin, & using the extreme upper heat to bring your meat to the desired temps, works best for me, I season with garlic toasted (Powder) Sea Salt & Pepper, for the ultimate flav!!! As I'm bending my elbow with my Kool-Aid refreshments!!

@THEREALSHOWBBQ 3 года назад

Chicken thighs don't get the respect they need. 😁 Great info as always. I hope you and your family are healthy as well as safe. God bless.

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

They are really inexpensive too. We haven't been buying chicken breasts for a while.

@hisservantt8746 3 года назад

Correct...we doing some as i type

@user-gi5dl9ex8l Месяц назад

Thanks so much ! Sad to see all the negative comments from “experts” !

@3pt_swish319 Год назад

Simple

@itawambamingo 2 года назад

I love Aloha Shoyu!

@draggngmac386 2 года назад

Your voice is calming. great video man

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

I appreciate that! BBQ is supposed to be relaxing.

@Bella-vt7ol Месяц назад

Agreed!

@grayboo212 2 года назад

For anyone on the fence on what cheap thermometer to buy, that "Inkbird Instant Read Meat Thermometer" is, my opinion, great. I bought mine last year and have used it probably 30 or 40 times and have zero complaints. I've only charged it twice (it's actually only "ON" 10 or 20 seconds at a time, several times throughout a cook so it doesn't drain much of the rechargeable battery). I got mine from Amazon as well, although it's went up in price a few dollars. That thing really has changed the way I grill.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Inkbird sent me mine, but it's still my go-to thermometer.

@JSBselvas Год назад

I have one too, works great 👍

@Cndfirr 2 года назад

Great video …. Love how you get right into the video without a long production intro. I must say the sound is top quality. My guess is you have had voice training because your voice smooth and relaxing…at time you sound similar to Casey Kasem. Thank you again for posting your video

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Much appreciated! I haven't had any voice training other than listening to myself over and over for RU-vid.

@raulsanchez1481 2 года назад

You sir have earned a subscriber. Lol good stuff. Thanks.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Thanks, Raul! I hope there are many awesome cooks in your future.

@raulsanchez1481 2 года назад

😎🤘

@MrGriftershadow 2 года назад

You forgot to mention which ingredients you used for your marinade. Also think trimming the extra skin is optional. I mean that's the best part. I want all the skin. You can wrap it around the thigh with tongs. Delicious

@SkunkMonkey991 2 года назад

Great video. I cook mine the same but I spin the grill around to eliminate the skin burn from the hot grill grate. I have the $89 weber and it works great. I do the opposite with steaks though. Keep up the good work.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

That's a grate tip! I usually spin the grate for steaks in an effort to get an even sear if I'm reverse searing the steak. Lots of ways to get some good food. The most important tip is to master your pit.

@SaRKasTiKTurtl3 2 года назад

Brah! You had me at Aloha Shoyu lol

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Once you go Aloha, you can't go back.

@teresapeabody2746 2 месяца назад

I pull the skin back and shake the spices directly on the meat. i then put the skin back on to protect the meat from the fire and hold the spices on.

@joellanderson5137 Год назад

Hi, quick questions. Cook indirect for 45 mins, and how long on direct heat?

@galleonsongalleons 25 дней назад

How hot should the thermometer read for the kettle? You said over 225 but I didn't catch what it should be

@bentonkrauss6280 2 года назад

On a gas grill now long should they cook for “generally”? I know each piece will take a different amount of time.

@Overlord277 19 дней назад

Leave the dome open? How do you know when to close and open it during a cook?

@Moneymendoza56 Месяц назад

How often do you flip it? That’s where I’m kind of confused (without a thermometer)

@deborahl.3296 10 месяцев назад

Thanks, like the low/slow method for cooking through without burning. You mention 400 degrees on the sides - what temperature do you set the middle section? Thanks!

@GrillTopExperience 10 месяцев назад

400F is the temperature of the grill. You adjust the burners to get to that temp.

@maninifarmer1338 Год назад

Aloha soyu is onolicious.

@gdwsa12 3 года назад

Hello I was wondering what temperature did you have your charcoal grill at or between?

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Great question. 350 - 375F is a good range to help crisp up the skin. If your temps are too low, it might be a little chewy, but you can put directly over the charcoal at the end like I did if the chicken is done, but the skin isn't.

@michellevargas9645 2 года назад

How many minutes each side when grilling on gas grill corn and chicken thighs? Great video :-) thank you

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

A lot of factors go into how long chicken thighs take to cook. You'll want to go by temperature to know it's done, but around 20 minutes a side is a good estimate.

@makibnadam 3 года назад

Hey GTE, thanks for the video. Just so we’re on the same page- you’re not saying to not do thighs on indirect heat- you’re just saying to keep the indirect heat a bit higher than 225 for charcoal ?

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

You can cook it both direct or indirect, but you won't burn it if you cook it indirect. You'll want the temperature to be higher. 325 is a good minimum if you want a shot at crispy skin, but higher is better.

@USA__2023 7 месяцев назад

I see so many videos where they pull chicken thighs at 165 deg. Chicken thighs are not done at 165, 175 to 180 is the best temp for them.

@richardpcrowe 8 месяцев назад

I love the chicken skin - however, my cardiac problems require a low-fat diet so I skin the chicken before I grill it! Not quite as tasty but, much healthier.

@steffers178 2 года назад

😋

@alicetooker7182 Год назад

SO HOW LONG DID IT TAKE

@xavierrose2420 Год назад

How long on each side?

@sandyashgarcia 3 года назад

Can you marinate thigh chicken? And will it come out just as good?

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Absolutely! It might even come out better depending on how you like it. My favorite is Hawaiian style Shoyu Chicken. That takes 12 hours to marinade.

@brothermouzone1307 Год назад

❤👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

@andreae5417 Год назад

He didn’t mention how long they typically take to cook or how long to cook them on each side on the bbq :/

@Jay2pay 5 месяцев назад

Use red oak and put it on a Santa Maria style barbecue Pitt the expert barbecue.

@valenciak8339 Год назад

I have the same grill AND thermometer lol. I'm not gonna mess this up!

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

Youve got the tools and knowledge. Good luck!

@valenciak8339 Год назад

@@GrillTopExperience Came out PERFECT!

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

Yes!!!! Nice job.

@jasttea8109 3 года назад

Hi! Can I get a rough estimate for how long I should leave the chicken thighs in the gas grill? I know every grill is different, but I usually like rough estimates to keep track of food.

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

That's a great question. You usually want the meat done at the same time as the sides. Usually, thighs and drums take 45 minutes to an hour to get up to temp. Boneless thighs are thinner and are about half that.

@jasttea8109 3 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience Alright, thank you so much!

@amydecker6507 2 года назад

Thank you

@KenyanL-zg9lu 4 месяца назад

Did you star in 'Friends'?

@umungus518 2 года назад

About how long did you cook the chicken on the gas grill?

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

You should cook the thighs until they are done based on temperature. If you are looking for an estimated time, they can take 45 - 75 minutes depending on how big they are and how hot you are cooking.

@VladislavBabbitt 7 дней назад

With a gas grill you can control the heat, but not with wood and coal.

@slickrolls3708 9 месяцев назад

Selling your rub lol😅 now way would I buy that 😂. My advice to you

@jcout25 2 года назад

I assume you close the lid to the grill while they cook?

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Yes, if you are looking, you aren't cooking. On the kettle grill, leaving the lid off will give too much oxygen to the coals and you'll probably burn it. Gas grills work better with the lid shut so you can cook more evenly.

@kaeobermoy4401 10 месяцев назад

This guy knows how to bbq he uses aloha shoyu that is the best for marinating and adobo teriyaki skewers even fish

@thereve 2 месяца назад

Conspiracy theory- Lock Picking Lawyer, Practical Engineering, and now Grill Top Experience are all the same person.

@GrillTopExperience 2 месяца назад

Some people say Jerry Rig Everything, but I don't have a bunker or a Cybertruck!

@wisam1991 Год назад

Would dry brining chicken thigh improve juices?

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

Dry brining is great for chicken. It really enhances the flavor.

@wisam1991 Год назад

@@GrillTopExperience thanks. So if I was to dry brine the chicken thigh for 24hrs and then marinate and then cook it would that be fine? Or should I wait a few hours after marinating before cooking it? I remember I watched a video of yours where you said store marinates are not worth it cause they just add water and burn. Thanks!

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

I probably wouldn't do both. If you have a marinade you like, it probably has salt in it and will do something similar to the dry brine. Marinades that work well usually have a lot of salt in them.

@joegonzales6816 2 года назад

Do you cook it skin down more or meat side down

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

It depends on how the cook is going. I usually spend more time meat side down. The skin side is easy to burn or tear up with the tongs.

@joegonzales6816 2 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience the skin side is the meat side right. I call one side the meat side and one side the bone side.

@noogman 5 месяцев назад

Your gas grill looks clean but one thing I have noticed on all these grilling videos is you never see anyone clean their grill before using it. I am pretty sure that most think the grill marks are from grill but I think it is from never cleaning it. I have had people tell me that you shouldn't clean a grill grate because it is like cast iron. I am not sure that is true. Let me know what you think.

@GrillTopExperience 5 месяцев назад

I wouldn't take advice from someone who thinks you should cook on something with last week's meal still stuck to it. I give my grates a quick scrub while the grill is hot, both before and after cooking.

@pastrie42 2 года назад

Wow these need over an hour to cook!? Looks great though I just assumed they would be dry after that long.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

It depends on the size of the thighs, but they have a lot of fat to render and keeps them from drying out. Don't try that with chicken breasts. 😃

@brohanblack8396 Год назад

Why do you not sear it first?

@VladislavBabbitt 7 дней назад

What about the entire leg?

@genetilghman6314 3 года назад

Thank you for not calling your grills barbecue grills it seems like most people have been brainwashed into believing there's something called a barbecue grill either have a gas grill or charcoal grill

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

Yes! There is a difference between BBQ'ing ang GRILLing.

@flashcraft 10 месяцев назад

For what it's worth, I thought that the 175-degree temp seemed high so I checked and the USDA states that the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° for food safety. Past that, you run the risk of eating dry chicken. A few chefs have even said to cook the chicken to 160 degrees and then take the chicken off the heat and it will continue to cook for a few more minutes raising the temperature to 165 degrees. I don't know myself but I dislike dry chicken. I'd gladly risk a trip to the Emergency Room than eat dry chicken.

@GrillTopExperience 10 месяцев назад

Dark meat with a bone is a different story. The connective tissue breaks down as it gets hotter. A chicken thigh at 175F will be tender and not dry.

@USA__2023 7 месяцев назад

You should try both temps. You'll find that chicken thighs are not done at 165 deg. Thighs are actually more tender at 175 to 180 than at 165. Cook hot and fast and they don't dry out.

@rach78901 2 года назад

Omg his voice is so nice what the hell 😭

@macdoj4 2 года назад

165 for chicken, unless you want it dry. 😋

@olsbijack2998 2 года назад

Why do you cook the chicken to 175 instead of 165ish. Just curious

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Good question. Chicken is safe at 165, but dark meat has a lot of connective tissue that breaks down at higher temperatures and makes it extra yummy.

@olsbijack2998 2 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience Good to know, I'll try it out

@kenfox22 3 года назад

You sound like a professional announcer

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Monster truck racing at the arena! OK, maybe not that kind of announcer. Thank you for the compliment.

@terriemesser9414 Год назад

I can't hear you over the music

@alliebogle2026 2 года назад

add

@nomanejane5766 Год назад

Grill

@bryanthompson4323 2 года назад

You must be in Hawaii or lived there before. When you said shoyu chicken and said to use Aloha shoyu, that's a local thing in Hawaii. I live in Hawaii.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Hi Bryan! I lived in Hawaii for a couple of years. I've tried making shoyu chicken with other soy sauce, but it isn't the same and most of the time it isn't even good. Luckily there's a sizable group of Polynesians in Utah and I can still get Aloha Shoyu.

@bryanthompson4323 2 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience Yes, that's what most of the locals use here in Hawaii. I use the low salt Aloha shoyu. Aloha!

@slickrolls3708 11 месяцев назад

Jab it

@jackieo8693 2 года назад

The skin and the fat are the best part lol

@teambigv 3 года назад

He sounds just like the guy that tears apart smart phones.

@GrillTopExperience 3 года назад

If only I had the patience for that! 9/10 would crack the screen.

@teambigv 3 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience haha. I like your channel dude keep up the good work.

@robertbaker3174 3 года назад

While I am trying to get my grill temperature down I read this and concur with you! Need a bit of levity with all the nonsense.

@tomnuke9122 2 года назад

I should have watched this before grilling. Ended up charring the outside and the inside never went past 125 degrees. I'm still unbelievably pissed off, but I have myself to blame.

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

Don't feel bad. Everybody does that at some point. Now you are armed with experience and knowledge and will rock it.

@tomnuke9122 2 года назад

@@GrillTopExperience Thank you. I'll be sure not to give up ✌have a good one.

@PauIieWalnuts 2 года назад

Leave the fat if you are slow cooking

@charleshavatone2723 2 года назад

Why does my chicken take 3 hrs to cook??

@GrillTopExperience 2 года назад

You probably need to cook it a little hotter. If you are using the thermometer on the grill as a guide, it might be off. For example, the weber kettle will read 100F too hot if it is directly over the coals vs the indirect side.

@toddschultz7477 2 года назад

Never trim your chicken

@rashadlewis8345 26 дней назад

Nothing but flavor

@jamieroumbanis327 4 дня назад

I choke mine

@radioactivepotato2068 Год назад

*Laughs in Jamaican*

@dannygoround1 10 месяцев назад

as soon as i seen its a white guy (im white also) i skipped this video, came back to type this then he said "gas grill" too now im laughing!

@indyjones1970 2 года назад

Cutting off skin and fat?? That is blasphemy!

@MrGEORGIA224 Год назад

If you cook your chicken to 175 you run the risk of it going dry, usually if you pull it at 160 it’ll cook all the way through and still be juicy!

@GrillTopExperience Год назад

I'd agree with that for white meat, but dark meat has connective tissue that breaks down at higher temps. It's hard to dry out bone in chicken thighs.

@USA__2023 7 месяцев назад

HaHa, you probably haven't grilled chicken thighs. 160 to 165 for chicken thighs will give you a tough chicken thigh. They don't dry out at 175, or even 180 to 190. There is a reason that asians use chicken thighs in most of their dishes.