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Grilled chicken thighs

From the video “How to Make the Best Grilled Chicken Thighs with Mustard and Tarragon” by America's Test Kitchen. RecipesMD is not affiliated with America's Test Kitchen. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personMediumFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~105 min
est.
Serves
~4
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Cost
~$4.89*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$16.11* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • No pork

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$14.67*for the batch in the video
~$4.89*per serving

You save about ~$16.11* per serving (77% less*) than ordering it out — ~$48.33* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario meat entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

3 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs · not priced: lemon zest, fresh tarragon

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario meat entrée at ~$21, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving18 kcal · 1% of 2,000
Fat0.4 g1%
Saturated fat0 g0%
Sodium1,293 mg56%
Carbohydrate3.2 g1%
Fiber0.8 g3%
Total sugars0.3 gno daily value
Added sugars0 g0%
Protein0.9 g2%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexBalanced
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+20 of 20
  • Saturated fat0 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)0 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 5 of 7 ingredient lines (91% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Not counted because the video gives no amount: vegetable oil, lemon wedges. Not matched to nutrient data: fresh tarragon. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Grill brush
  • Tongs
  • Instant-read thermometer
  • Wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

What the video didn’t say

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Read from the public video by gemini-3.5-flash on 2026-10-05. Thumbnail and video are America's Test Kitchen’s, shown through YouTube’s official embed.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Grilled chicken thighs

What makes America's Test Kitchen's Grilled chicken thighs recipe and technique special?

America's Test Kitchen's take on Grilled chicken thighs focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing North American flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Skin-side down on indirect heat prevents burning and renders fat. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Grilled chicken thighs at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Grilled chicken thighs recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Grilled chicken thighs ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Grilled chicken thighs can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in America's Test Kitchen's Grilled chicken thighs?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 16 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Grilled chicken thighs?

The official cooking video by America's Test Kitchen is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.