Description
These BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is seasoned with a blend of spices, grilled to perfection, and finished with a delicious BBQ sauce glaze.
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Ingredients:
- 1 lb. bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 – 1/3 cup bbq sauce (your favorite kind)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat each chicken thigh with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season the Chicken: Mix garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Rub the spices onto the chicken thighs.
- Marinate: Let the seasoned chicken thighs sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Preheat the grill to 400ºF with both direct and indirect grilling zones.
- Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken over direct heat, then move to indirect heat after crisping the skin.
- Glaze with BBQ Sauce: Add BBQ sauce to each thigh, caramelize, and remove from the grill.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with additional BBQ sauce.
Notes
- Choose a BBQ sauce that complements your taste preferences, whether sweet or spicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 194mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
