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Smoky Grilled Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce

Tender grilled chicken thighs topped with a bright and smoky scallion sauce that is perfect for summer nights.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 Global· July 14, 2026
Smoky Grilled Chicken Thighs with Charred Scallion Sauce
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
4

There is something truly special about the way a grill transforms simple scallions into something sweet and smoky. This dish is one of my go to recipes when I want big flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.

I love serving this with a side of steamed rice or a crisp cucumber salad. My best tip is to keep a close eye on the grill because those scallions char very quickly and can go from perfect to burnt in a matter of seconds.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh scallions
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat your grill to medium high heat and lightly oil the grates.

  2. 2

    Rub the chicken thighs with a little vegetable oil and season them with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 to 7 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through.

  4. 4

    While the chicken grills, place the whole scallions directly on the grill grates. Cook them for 2 to 3 minutes until they are soft and slightly charred.

  5. 5

    Remove the scallions from the grill and finely chop them.

  6. 6

    In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and the chopped charred scallions.

  7. 7

    Serve the grilled chicken warm with the scallion sauce spooned generously over the top.

💡 Tips

Store any leftover sauce in a small jar in the fridge for up to two days. This chicken is also excellent served cold in a wrap for lunch the next day.

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