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Grilled Ranch Chicken Thighs

Bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with ranch and grilled until crispy outside and juicy inside. Ready in under 20 minutes with minimal prep.

Total time
18 min
Servings
4
Calories
385
Protein
42g
Grilled Ranch Chicken Thighs
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub all over with olive oil.

  2. Step 2

    Sprinkle ranch seasoning evenly on both sides of each thigh, pressing gently so it sticks.

  3. Step 3

    Heat grill to medium-high and oil the grates, then lay chicken skin-side down.

  4. Step 4

    Grill without moving for 7 minutes until skin is crispy and golden brown.

  5. Step 5

    Flip thighs and grill 5–7 more minutes until internal temp hits 165°F.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a plate and rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • grill (gas or charcoal)
  • tongs
  • instant-read thermometer
  • paper towels

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