Juicy Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Thighs Recipe

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No one likes dry, bland grilled chicken thighs that just stay far away from the basic expectations. This becomes more embarrassing when you are craving a tender and juicy chicken recipe for your weeknight dinner. If that’s your situation, then don’t worry. Thinking about you, here’s the ultimate ninja woodfire grill chicken thighs recipe that will obviously meet your expectations.

All you need is just the main thing – the Ninja woodfire grill and just 4 other basic ingredients. That’s all, and you are good to go. This recipe has the rich flavors of marinated chicken thighs, infused with a savory blend of spices and grilled to perfection.

So, whether you’re hosting a weekend BBQ or just craving a satisfying meal, this recipe is easy to follow and will give you mouthwatering results.

So, let’s dive into the simple steps to make this flavorful dish that everyone will love. At last, I have also given some tips that will make your recipe even better!

Ingredients You’ll Need

Here are all the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe:

1. Extra virgin olive oil as per the need to coat the chicken thighs.
2. 2 tbsp grill hot sauce
3. 2 tsp West Coast Shake
4. And 8 boneless, skinless Chicken Thighs

That’s it. These are all the ingredients you’ll need to make this recipe. Once you have it, let’s move on to the instruction part.

Instruction

Here are the instructions you’ll need to follow to prepare this delicious Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Thighs recipe:

1. First, bring the chicken thighs to the pot. Then, pour a few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil over them. Put a little bit of West Coast shake and grill hot sauce over them and mix them well.
2. Now, cover the pot and marinate them for 2 to 3 hours in the fridge. You can go without marination, but that will affect the taste of this recipe.
3. Now, take your ninja woodfire and set the settings to grill, put the flame to high, and preheat it for at least 15 minutes. Also, turn on the woodfire flavor and let the ignition process go on.
4. When the display says “ADD FOOD”, add the chicken thighs one after another.
5. Now, shut the lid off and let the chicken thighs cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. After 2 to 3 minutes, flip the thighs gently. At this stage, you will see the grill lines on the chicken thighs. Our aim will be to take the internal temperature of the chicken thighs to 175 to 180°F. After these 2 to 3 minutes, we will check the internal temperature.
6. Now, after 6 to 8 minutes, check the temperatures of the chicken thighs. If it’s still somewhere between 150°F to 160°F, then close the lid again and give them another couple of minutes to cook.
7. At last check the temperature of the chicken thigh, and if that says around 180F, then bring them out and let them rest for about 10 minutes, and serve them with whatever you want to.

One of the most asked questions that I get is that “How long to cook chicken thighs on a Ninja woodfire grill?” The answer is around 20 minutes because, as I said above you won’t need to grill for more than 4 minutes maximum on each side and if you want to take the internal temperature to 180s then also, you should not need more than 20 minutes or highest 25 minutes to cook these chicken thighs especially when they are boneless and skinless.

So, that’s the recipe itself. This is how easy and simple it is, but trust me, the taste is simply unforgettable. I also make them for each Sunday dinner. You should also try this recipe. It’s quite simple. Yet it takes a little bit more time than other go-to recipes, but the taste is worth the time. Below, there are some personal tips that I personally think will level up your recipe:

Tips For Cooking

Here are the PRO Tips that will make this chicken thigh recipe way better:

1. Massage the marinade: Instead of just mixing, massage all the basic ingredients like olive oil, West Coast Shake, and grill hot sauce into the chicken thighs very well. This might take a few minutes more, but this helps the flavors get deep into the meat for a crazy good taste.
2. Finish with a hot sauce glaze: In the last minute of grilling, brush a little bit of grill hot sauce on the chicken and quickly close the lid. What it will help is that it’ll caramelize beautifully and create a sticky-spicy finish. I have tried it in my Smoked chicken thighs recipe with BBQ sauce, and you won’t believe how appealing it was to look at the chicken thighs.
3. Never forget to rest the chicken thighs: Whether it’s the smoky chicken thigh recipe, blackened chicken thighs recipe, or boiled chicken thigh recipe, resting is super important for spreading the flavor all over the cooked chicken. But for this recipe, I would not suggest just keeping it casually somewhere to cool down. Instead, do this: while resting them, wrap the grilled chicken thighs loosely in foil and rest for 10 minutes. This keeps them ultra-juicy and lets the juices settle perfectly, making every bite tender, juicy, and super flavorful.
4. Secret Ingredient Boost (Optional): I haven’t tried it, but I think if we mix a few drops of honey or maple syrup into your olive oil before marinating, it would help the thighs get a slightly sweet and smoky crust when grilled. Which is simply a mini flavor bomb! I applied this same process while cooking my Kid-friendly boneless skinless chicken thigh recipe, and that turned out extremely well.

So, that’s all about this recipe. Now prepare it at home and enjoy!

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Conclusion

That’s all for today. I have shared the gist of my whole experience with this ninja woodfire grill chicken thighs recipe here in this post. Now, if you have tried it, then tell me how it was. By the way, if you want to try out some of my other recipes, then you can check out these recipes:

1. Cream of mushroom chicken thighs recipe
2. Coconut chicken thighs recipe.
3. Chicken thigh and lentil recipe
4. Trader Joe’s Shawarma Chicken Thighs Recipe
5. Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe

The above-listed ones are the most loved and engaged recipes of my blog for a lifetime. You can check them out. These all contain juicy chicken thighs with a variety of flavors that are perfect for any occasion or even a simple weeknight dinner.

For now, Thanks for reading and happy cooking!