Description
These BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish perfect for a summer barbecue. The chicken thighs are seasoned with a blend of spices and then grilled to juicy perfection, with a smoky BBQ sauce glaze adding the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 1 lb. bone-in chicken thighs
Seasoning:
- 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
BBQ Sauce:
- 1/4 - 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat Dry: Begin by patting each chicken thigh dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Season: Mix garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl. Rub the spice blend onto the chicken thighs.
- Marinate: Let the seasoned chicken thighs sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to 400°F with both direct and indirect heat zones.
- Grill: Grill the chicken thighs skin side-down over direct heat for 4-5 minutes, then flip and cook until fully cooked.
- Glaze: Brush the BBQ sauce onto the chicken during the last few minutes of grilling.
- Serve: Remove from grill, rest for a few minutes, then serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the chicken thighs in the spices overnight in the refrigerator.
- Make sure to oil the grill grates before placing the chicken to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
