Grilled Bbq Chicken Thighs Recipe

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This recipe for Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs, which uses a cost-effective chicken cut, is simple to prepare and will leave your guests begging for more.

The Secret to Perfect BBQ Chicken Thighs

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs 🔗

These Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs are seasoned and grilled to perfection! Using an affordable cut of chicken, this is a quick and easy recipe that will have everyone begging for more!

Prep: 5min

Total: 145min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 360 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 6 bone-in chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup bbq sauce

Instruction:

  1. Place the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper over the thighs. Toss to coat the chicken in the spices.
  2. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours. (If you're short on time, you can grill right away but marinating is recommended.)
  3. Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 350F degrees) and carefully oil the grates. Once the grill is hot, place the chicken thighs, skin side down.
  4. Do not touch the thighs for 7 minutes. You can move them at a 45-degree angle to form diamond grill marks halfway through if you like that look.
  5. Monitor grill temperature so that it doesn't get too hot.
  6. Flip the thighs over and let cook for 3 minutes. Then, brush the chicken on the side facing up lightly with bbq sauce. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
  7. Flip the chicken again, and brush lightly with more bbq sauce on this side. Cook for 2 more minutes. Flip one last time, and brush again with bbq sauce, the skin side should be up at this point.
  8. Continue to cook until an internal temperature reaches 165°F. About 20 total minutes on the grill. Serve immediately.

FAQ

How long does it take to barbecue chicken thighs on the grill?

Remove from grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Grill, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a thermometer reads 165°F when inserted into the thickest part of a chicken thigh.

How do you grill chicken thighs without drying them out?

How do you grill chicken without drying it out? Grilling dark meat, such as chicken thighs with bones and skin in tact, is your best option for tender, juicy chicken. Chicken breasts are much more likely to dry out on the grill.

Do you put BBQ sauce on chicken before grilling?

You want the chicken to slowly cook to perfection and then add the sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. Most grillers will apply the sauce first and then continue to baste the chicken with sauce while it cooks. This is a common practice, but it can lead to burning your chicken.

Should I bake chicken thighs before grilling?

In addition to allowing you to cook it slowly, which results in nice, juicy, and tender meat, pre-cooking it in the oven beforehand ensures that it is fully cooked and prepared for the grill and allows you to relax during grilling season because the majority of the work has already been completed.

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