Description
Juicy, tender chicken thighs enhanced by a smoky, tangy BBQ sauce—perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh herbs for garnish (like parsley or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
- Combine vegetable oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Rub the mixture thoroughly over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs over, brush with BBQ sauce, and close the grill lid.
- Cook for another 10-15 minutes, basting with BBQ sauce every few minutes.
- Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F for safety.
- Remove the thighs from the grill and let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For healthier alternatives, consider skinless chicken thighs or a homemade BBQ sauce with honey or mustard. Serve with coleslaw or grilled corn.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg