This grilled lemon pepper chicken thighs recipe is one of the easiest to cook on the grill with just 1 ingredient.
TIP: Grill the chicken thighs skin down for crispy skin!
Grilled Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs
Equipment
- 1 Grill
- 1 Pair Of Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Lemon Pepper
Instructions
- Clean up the chicken thighs
- Season them with lemon pepper
- Preheat grill to 350°F (176°C)
- Cook chicken thighs indirect for 30 minutes
- Check Internal temperature
Notes
Nutrition
What does taste better than lemon pepper chicken thighs on the grill? This is one of the easiest chicken recipes I have used many times and it always tastes great because of its simplicity.
All you need are some chicken thighs and lemon pepper.
- To start you can clean up the chicken thighs a little if needed.
- Now rub them with lemon pepper and let them sit for a while. (I prefer overnight)
- Don’t overseason them. Lemon pepper can be a little overpowering!
- Heat your grill to 350°f (176°C) degrees Fahrenheit.
- Grill the chicken indirectly. (You can find here to read what and how about indirect grilling)
- After about 30 minutes it is time to check the internal temperature. The safe internal temperature for poultry is 180 °F ( 82°C).
- Now use your tongs, take them off the grill and they are ready to serve.
Technically chicken is safe to eat at 165 degrees Fahrenheit but it might be a little tough to eat. 180 degrees, however, will make them juicier.
To test the internal temperature I use a pocket thermometer and that is better than guessing if the temperature is right.
My Lemon Pepper seasoned chicken thighs. Ready to go on the grill?
Some people find lemon pepper a little sharp. In that case, adding some paprika powder will tone it down
You can also call this maybe my indirect grilling chicken thighs method. You can find all my other recipes on my grill recipes page.
Eddie van Aken
Eddie van Aken is the founder of The Grilling Dutchman, where he teaches practical, no-nonsense BBQ and outdoor cooking. With years of hands-on experience working with grills, smokers, and live fire, he focuses on techniques that actually work in real backyards.
When he’s not cooking, Eddie tests and reviews outdoor gear and equipment for PracticalBackyard.com. Learn more about Eddie van Aken.