I've been grilling for years but I still love watching these beginner videos. It's always good to remind yourself of the basics. Wonderful video sir
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Always learning. Always improving. That's a great attitude. Thanks for the support.
@bobbyfeathers22799 ай бұрын
If you need a temperature gauge for chicken thighs, you're not grilling. Might as well bake them in the oven..
@VladislavBabbitt3 ай бұрын
@@bobbyfeathers2279 I agree.
@mattiefattie38953 жыл бұрын
I like your calmness
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Most of KZbin seems REALLY excited.
@marty.warner3 жыл бұрын
chicken thighs ain't the only thing he's smoking 😉
@zillaman76742 жыл бұрын
I didn't learn jack from watching this video
@wSnowy2 жыл бұрын
@@marty.warner what do u mean by that😳
@bareflowerstories Жыл бұрын
@Zillaman you weren't supposed to learn about jack... you were supposed to learn about grilling chicken thighs
@qzqx3047 Жыл бұрын
You’re such a calm person. God bless you
@michaelrice29937 ай бұрын
Fantastic video! Simple, to the point. The value of KZbin lies in videos like this. Thank you!
@williamking80332 жыл бұрын
An excellent video. No "in yo face " bravado, just straight & clear advice.
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
I try to make videos I would like and I'm not a fan of the long ramble! Thanks for the supportive comment.
@adudewithlonghair5706 Жыл бұрын
Your voice, but more so your manner, is undeniably soothing. It gives me Bob Ross vibes haha.
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
Happy little chicken thighs! 😂
@Solemn_Kaizoku2 жыл бұрын
My first time watching the channel. I really like that you get right to the "meat" of the video (literally), and your style is great. For some constructive criticism, please share your marinade recipe, and general time guidelines for each side would be appreciated.
@davidcisneros4400 Жыл бұрын
Beginner here. If anyone can screwed it up it'll be me. Thanks for sharing this video. Definitely very informative.
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
Chicken thighs are pretty forgiving. You've got this.
@judyl.7613 жыл бұрын
When you removed that fat and said, “you wouldn’t want this for your first bite”, I thought to myself, oh yes I would!
@Bella-vt7ol4 ай бұрын
🤢🤮
@Bella-vt7ol4 ай бұрын
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@alanj99783 ай бұрын
Seriously. That's the whole reason to eat chicken thighs.
@somnuswaltz5586Ай бұрын
Yes the fat is best when its crispy
@Elinorisgettingbetter5 ай бұрын
You just gave me the courage to try grilling. Thank you!
@GrillTopExperience5 ай бұрын
You can do it! It's pretty hard to mess up chicken thighs. The skin might be burnt or soggy, but the meat can still be great.
@yvanlachance82692 жыл бұрын
From one weber griller to another. Thank you, sir.
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
No, thank you and keep grilling.
@philhashey9651 Жыл бұрын
Looks like an SnS kettle, not Weber
@drzaius8443 жыл бұрын
Love this video. I slather my thighs in Greek yogurt that I spice with garlic, etc. and marinade for an hour at least.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
That's a great tip! The yogurt helps tenderize the meat.
@arieldeleon1572 жыл бұрын
incredibly informative and simultaneously zen
@paultheriault9932 Жыл бұрын
Great video concise and not rushed thanks
@barrybebenek8691 Жыл бұрын
Looks delicious on both grills. On the charcoal, turn the grill 180* so the cooler metal is over the coals to render the skin quickly without burning. 🇨🇦👍🏼
@THEREALSHOWBBQ3 жыл бұрын
Chicken thighs don't get the respect they need. 😁 Great info as always. I hope you and your family are healthy as well as safe. God bless.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
They are really inexpensive too. We haven't been buying chicken breasts for a while.
@hisservantt87463 жыл бұрын
Correct...we doing some as i type
@draggngmac3862 жыл бұрын
Your voice is calming. great video man
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that! BBQ is supposed to be relaxing.
@Bella-vt7ol4 ай бұрын
Agreed!
@Iconcupiscence2 жыл бұрын
amazing video! very soothing vibes as well
@Cndfirr2 жыл бұрын
Great video …. Love how you get right into the video without a long production intro. I must say the sound is top quality. My guess is you have had voice training because your voice smooth and relaxing…at time you sound similar to Casey Kasem. Thank you again for posting your video
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated! I haven't had any voice training other than listening to myself over and over for KZbin.
@111day12 жыл бұрын
I use a similar technique on my Weber but turn off the middle burner completely and don’t use a thermometer. Twenty minutes a side is the perfect amount of time as long as the grill is maintained at 400.
@terrybanks3061 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, great, simple video!
@grayboo2122 жыл бұрын
For anyone on the fence on what cheap thermometer to buy, that "Inkbird Instant Read Meat Thermometer" is, my opinion, great. I bought mine last year and have used it probably 30 or 40 times and have zero complaints. I've only charged it twice (it's actually only "ON" 10 or 20 seconds at a time, several times throughout a cook so it doesn't drain much of the rechargeable battery). I got mine from Amazon as well, although it's went up in price a few dollars. That thing really has changed the way I grill.
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Inkbird sent me mine, but it's still my go-to thermometer.
@JSBselvas2 жыл бұрын
I have one too, works great 👍
@raulsanchez14812 жыл бұрын
You sir have earned a subscriber. Lol good stuff. Thanks.
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Raul! I hope there are many awesome cooks in your future.
@raulsanchez14812 жыл бұрын
😎🤘
@user-gi5dl9ex8l4 ай бұрын
Thanks so much ! Sad to see all the negative comments from “experts” !
@johnsmith-gk4td Жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@Pianofishdave3 жыл бұрын
You did a great job on this video. Kudos
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, David. Keep grilling.
@MrTopsoil9113 жыл бұрын
Great grill work
@mattcallahan83773 жыл бұрын
Like that SNS grill. Thanks for the tips.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm still getting it dialed in, but I love the temperature probe port.
@pic56372 жыл бұрын
Great video.
@joellanderson5137 Жыл бұрын
Hi, quick questions. Cook indirect for 45 mins, and how long on direct heat?
@aaronphelps20083 жыл бұрын
So many helpful tips. Thanks for sharing
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the support. Good luck.
@MrGriftershadow2 жыл бұрын
You forgot to mention which ingredients you used for your marinade. Also think trimming the extra skin is optional. I mean that's the best part. I want all the skin. You can wrap it around the thigh with tongs. Delicious
@michellevargas96453 жыл бұрын
How many minutes each side when grilling on gas grill corn and chicken thighs? Great video :-) thank you
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
A lot of factors go into how long chicken thighs take to cook. You'll want to go by temperature to know it's done, but around 20 minutes a side is a good estimate.
@kenb.85964 ай бұрын
Thighs are hands down, the most tastiest part of the chicken & in most cases the cheapest part; Secondly buy the cheapest grill you can find, been through approx. 5 or 6 Weber Grills @ the tender age of 65, also DCS Grills are another waste of your hard earned money, with that said with the chicken thighs, I found grilling them on the top away from the direct fire & heat & using the grill as an oven to melt the skin, & using the extreme upper heat to bring your meat to the desired temps, works best for me, I season with garlic toasted (Powder) Sea Salt & Pepper, for the ultimate flav!!! As I'm bending my elbow with my Kool-Aid refreshments!!
@brianzamora48432 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Thank you.
@amydecker65073 жыл бұрын
I am stoked thank you very very much
@DavidReyesBBQ2 ай бұрын
Very helpful!
@brody11533 ай бұрын
Trimming chicken is got to be the most suburban yankee thing I have ever herd of
@deborahl.3296 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, like the low/slow method for cooking through without burning. You mention 400 degrees on the sides - what temperature do you set the middle section? Thanks!
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
400F is the temperature of the grill. You adjust the burners to get to that temp.
@makibnadam3 жыл бұрын
Hey GTE, thanks for the video. Just so we’re on the same page- you’re not saying to not do thighs on indirect heat- you’re just saying to keep the indirect heat a bit higher than 225 for charcoal ?
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
You can cook it both direct or indirect, but you won't burn it if you cook it indirect. You'll want the temperature to be higher. 325 is a good minimum if you want a shot at crispy skin, but higher is better.
@Overlord2774 ай бұрын
Leave the dome open? How do you know when to close and open it during a cook?
@reginaldhuckstable97972 жыл бұрын
Great content
@galleonsongalleons4 ай бұрын
How hot should the thermometer read for the kettle? You said over 225 but I didn't catch what it should be
@Moneymendoza565 ай бұрын
How often do you flip it? That’s where I’m kind of confused (without a thermometer)
@SaRKasTiKTurtl32 жыл бұрын
Brah! You had me at Aloha Shoyu lol
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Once you go Aloha, you can't go back.
@jasttea81093 жыл бұрын
Hi! Can I get a rough estimate for how long I should leave the chicken thighs in the gas grill? I know every grill is different, but I usually like rough estimates to keep track of food.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
That's a great question. You usually want the meat done at the same time as the sides. Usually, thighs and drums take 45 minutes to an hour to get up to temp. Boneless thighs are thinner and are about half that.
@jasttea81093 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience Alright, thank you so much!
@amydecker65073 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@USA__202311 ай бұрын
I see so many videos where they pull chicken thighs at 165 deg. Chicken thighs are not done at 165, 175 to 180 is the best temp for them.
@SkunkMonkey9912 жыл бұрын
Great video. I cook mine the same but I spin the grill around to eliminate the skin burn from the hot grill grate. I have the $89 weber and it works great. I do the opposite with steaks though. Keep up the good work.
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
That's a grate tip! I usually spin the grate for steaks in an effort to get an even sear if I'm reverse searing the steak. Lots of ways to get some good food. The most important tip is to master your pit.
@noogman8 ай бұрын
Your gas grill looks clean but one thing I have noticed on all these grilling videos is you never see anyone clean their grill before using it. I am pretty sure that most think the grill marks are from grill but I think it is from never cleaning it. I have had people tell me that you shouldn't clean a grill grate because it is like cast iron. I am not sure that is true. Let me know what you think.
@GrillTopExperience8 ай бұрын
I wouldn't take advice from someone who thinks you should cook on something with last week's meal still stuck to it. I give my grates a quick scrub while the grill is hot, both before and after cooking.
@sandyashgarcia3 жыл бұрын
Can you marinate thigh chicken? And will it come out just as good?
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! It might even come out better depending on how you like it. My favorite is Hawaiian style Shoyu Chicken. That takes 12 hours to marinade.
@richardpcrowe11 ай бұрын
I love the chicken skin - however, my cardiac problems require a low-fat diet so I skin the chicken before I grill it! Not quite as tasty but, much healthier.
@bentonkrauss62802 жыл бұрын
On a gas grill now long should they cook for “generally”? I know each piece will take a different amount of time.
@awest39383 жыл бұрын
Yes, yes I do want that as my first bite
@itawambamingo2 жыл бұрын
I love Aloha Shoyu!
@andreae54172 жыл бұрын
He didn’t mention how long they typically take to cook or how long to cook them on each side on the bbq :/
@teresapeabody27465 ай бұрын
I pull the skin back and shake the spices directly on the meat. i then put the skin back on to protect the meat from the fire and hold the spices on.
@gdwsa123 жыл бұрын
Hello I was wondering what temperature did you have your charcoal grill at or between?
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Great question. 350 - 375F is a good range to help crisp up the skin. If your temps are too low, it might be a little chewy, but you can put directly over the charcoal at the end like I did if the chicken is done, but the skin isn't.
@KenyanL-zg9lu8 ай бұрын
Did you star in 'Friends'?
@BlessedFavouredHands2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@alicetooker7182 Жыл бұрын
SO HOW LONG DID IT TAKE
@backyardq18503 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@hisservantt87463 жыл бұрын
Perfect
@xavierrose24202 жыл бұрын
How long on each side?
@wisam1991 Жыл бұрын
Would dry brining chicken thigh improve juices?
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
Dry brining is great for chicken. It really enhances the flavor.
@wisam1991 Жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience thanks. So if I was to dry brine the chicken thigh for 24hrs and then marinate and then cook it would that be fine? Or should I wait a few hours after marinating before cooking it? I remember I watched a video of yours where you said store marinates are not worth it cause they just add water and burn. Thanks!
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
I probably wouldn't do both. If you have a marinade you like, it probably has salt in it and will do something similar to the dry brine. Marinades that work well usually have a lot of salt in them.
@umungus5182 жыл бұрын
About how long did you cook the chicken on the gas grill?
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
You should cook the thighs until they are done based on temperature. If you are looking for an estimated time, they can take 45 - 75 minutes depending on how big they are and how hot you are cooking.
@jcout253 жыл бұрын
I assume you close the lid to the grill while they cook?
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you are looking, you aren't cooking. On the kettle grill, leaving the lid off will give too much oxygen to the coals and you'll probably burn it. Gas grills work better with the lid shut so you can cook more evenly.
@slickrolls3708 Жыл бұрын
Selling your rub lol😅 now way would I buy that 😂. My advice to you
@valenciak83392 жыл бұрын
I have the same grill AND thermometer lol. I'm not gonna mess this up!
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Youve got the tools and knowledge. Good luck!
@valenciak83392 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience Came out PERFECT!
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Nice job.
@joegonzales68162 жыл бұрын
Do you cook it skin down more or meat side down
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
It depends on how the cook is going. I usually spend more time meat side down. The skin side is easy to burn or tear up with the tongs.
@joegonzales68162 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience the skin side is the meat side right. I call one side the meat side and one side the bone side.
@flashcraft Жыл бұрын
For what it's worth, I thought that the 175-degree temp seemed high so I checked and the USDA states that the internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165° for food safety. Past that, you run the risk of eating dry chicken. A few chefs have even said to cook the chicken to 160 degrees and then take the chicken off the heat and it will continue to cook for a few more minutes raising the temperature to 165 degrees. I don't know myself but I dislike dry chicken. I'd gladly risk a trip to the Emergency Room than eat dry chicken.
@GrillTopExperience Жыл бұрын
Dark meat with a bone is a different story. The connective tissue breaks down as it gets hotter. A chicken thigh at 175F will be tender and not dry.
@USA__202311 ай бұрын
You should try both temps. You'll find that chicken thighs are not done at 165 deg. Thighs are actually more tender at 175 to 180 than at 165. Cook hot and fast and they don't dry out.
@3pt_swish319 Жыл бұрын
Simple
@HDLEGSHOW3 ай бұрын
I can't get my thighs to 170 for the life of me...idk why it's taking forever. Grill is at about 350-400 too
@pastrie423 жыл бұрын
Wow these need over an hour to cook!? Looks great though I just assumed they would be dry after that long.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
It depends on the size of the thighs, but they have a lot of fat to render and keeps them from drying out. Don't try that with chicken breasts. 😃
@maninifarmer13382 жыл бұрын
Aloha soyu is onolicious.
@brothermouzone1307 Жыл бұрын
❤👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
@olsbijack29982 жыл бұрын
Why do you cook the chicken to 175 instead of 165ish. Just curious
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
Good question. Chicken is safe at 165, but dark meat has a lot of connective tissue that breaks down at higher temperatures and makes it extra yummy.
@olsbijack29982 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience Good to know, I'll try it out
@brohanblack8396 Жыл бұрын
Why do you not sear it first?
@VladislavBabbitt3 ай бұрын
With a gas grill you can control the heat, but not with wood and coal.
@VladislavBabbitt3 ай бұрын
What about the entire leg?
@thereve5 ай бұрын
Conspiracy theory- Lock Picking Lawyer, Practical Engineering, and now Grill Top Experience are all the same person.
@GrillTopExperience5 ай бұрын
Some people say Jerry Rig Everything, but I don't have a bunker or a Cybertruck!
@genetilghman63143 жыл бұрын
Thank you for not calling your grills barbecue grills it seems like most people have been brainwashed into believing there's something called a barbecue grill either have a gas grill or charcoal grill
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Yes! There is a difference between BBQ'ing ang GRILLing.
@kaeobermoy4401 Жыл бұрын
This guy knows how to bbq he uses aloha shoyu that is the best for marinating and adobo teriyaki skewers even fish
@Speed43417Ай бұрын
Mans cutting off best part of the chicken 😭💀
@bryanthompson43233 жыл бұрын
You must be in Hawaii or lived there before. When you said shoyu chicken and said to use Aloha shoyu, that's a local thing in Hawaii. I live in Hawaii.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryan! I lived in Hawaii for a couple of years. I've tried making shoyu chicken with other soy sauce, but it isn't the same and most of the time it isn't even good. Luckily there's a sizable group of Polynesians in Utah and I can still get Aloha Shoyu.
@bryanthompson43233 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience Yes, that's what most of the locals use here in Hawaii. I use the low salt Aloha shoyu. Aloha!
@macdoj42 жыл бұрын
165 for chicken, unless you want it dry. 😋
@steffers1783 жыл бұрын
😋
@tomnuke91223 жыл бұрын
I should have watched this before grilling. Ended up charring the outside and the inside never went past 125 degrees. I'm still unbelievably pissed off, but I have myself to blame.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
Don't feel bad. Everybody does that at some point. Now you are armed with experience and knowledge and will rock it.
@tomnuke91223 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience Thank you. I'll be sure not to give up ✌have a good one.
@ArchibaldJoan-q9l29 күн бұрын
Bauch Prairie
@kenfox223 жыл бұрын
You sound like a professional announcer
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY! Monster truck racing at the arena! OK, maybe not that kind of announcer. Thank you for the compliment.
@MrGEORGIA2242 жыл бұрын
If you cook your chicken to 175 you run the risk of it going dry, usually if you pull it at 160 it’ll cook all the way through and still be juicy!
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
I'd agree with that for white meat, but dark meat has connective tissue that breaks down at higher temps. It's hard to dry out bone in chicken thighs.
@USA__202311 ай бұрын
HaHa, you probably haven't grilled chicken thighs. 160 to 165 for chicken thighs will give you a tough chicken thigh. They don't dry out at 175, or even 180 to 190. There is a reason that asians use chicken thighs in most of their dishes.
@teambigv3 жыл бұрын
He sounds just like the guy that tears apart smart phones.
@GrillTopExperience3 жыл бұрын
If only I had the patience for that! 9/10 would crack the screen.
@teambigv3 жыл бұрын
@@GrillTopExperience haha. I like your channel dude keep up the good work.
@robertbaker31743 жыл бұрын
While I am trying to get my grill temperature down I read this and concur with you! Need a bit of levity with all the nonsense.
@rach789012 жыл бұрын
Omg his voice is so nice what the hell 😭
@terriemesser9414 Жыл бұрын
I can't hear you over the music
@jackieo86932 жыл бұрын
The skin and the fat are the best part lol
@chrislee26552 ай бұрын
Cook to 175 degrees F to eat
@charleshavatone27232 жыл бұрын
Why does my chicken take 3 hrs to cook??
@GrillTopExperience2 жыл бұрын
You probably need to cook it a little hotter. If you are using the thermometer on the grill as a guide, it might be off. For example, the weber kettle will read 100F too hot if it is directly over the coals vs the indirect side.