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Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce

Grilled Boneless Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce

These juicy grilled boneless chicken thighs are topped with a smoky charred scallion sauce made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic. It's an easy, flavor-packed summer dinner that's perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, main dish
Cuisine: American, Asian

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 24 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil (such as avocado)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 3 bunches scallions (about 20)
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free soy sauce)
  • ½ teaspoon ginger paste
  • toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
  • Cooked white rice (optional for serving)
  • Steamed Broccoli or Mixed greens (optional for serving)

Instructions

  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium high heat.
  • Drizzle the chicken with the oil and season all over with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Transfer the chicken to one half of the preheated grill, smooth side down. Cook, undisturbed, until the chicken easily releases from the grill and is nicely charred, about 7 minutes. Flip the chicken and continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through and evenly charred. Remove from the grill. Slice right before serving.
  • Simultaneously, grill the scallions on the other side of the grill. Turn the green onions as necessary until they are softened and charred in places, 3-5 minutes. Remove from the grill and let cool slightly.
  • Once the green onions are cool enough to handle, trim off the root and any burnt ends. Chop the scallions and add them to a small mixing bowl. Add the sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ginger to the bowl. Mix well to combine.
  • To serve, make bowls with mixed greens and rice. Top with sliced chicken and charred scallion sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds

Notes

** sauce makes about ¾ cup.
You can double this if your thighs are small.
Protein options: Follow these instructions for grilling chicken breasts. You can also serve the sauce over pork, or fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1boneless thigh with sauce, Calories: 264kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 34g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 160mg, Sodium: 606mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 0.5g
- WW Points: 2