Description
These Easy BBQ Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for grilling season. With a simple seasoning mix and a generous brush of BBQ sauce, these chicken thighs are full of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will impress any crowd. Ideal for cookouts, family dinners, or weeknight meals, this recipe is easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons avocado oil
BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken Thighs: Season the chicken with brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and avocado oil. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat the Grill: Bring the chicken to room temperature, then preheat your grill over medium-high heat.
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Grill the Chicken: Grill the chicken thighs, cooking for 5-7 minutes per side until charred and grill marks appear.
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Baste with BBQ Sauce: Brush BBQ sauce on both sides of the chicken once it’s almost cooked. Move the chicken to indirect heat to allow the sauce to caramelize.
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Serve: Once fully cooked and the BBQ sauce is sticky, remove from the grill and serve hot.
Notes
For Quicker Cooking: Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs, but bone-in thighs will provide more juiciness and flavor.
Spicy Version: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix for extra heat.
Alternative Sauces: Swap BBQ sauce for honey mustard, teriyaki, or your favorite glaze.
Grilled Veggies: Pair the chicken with grilled vegetables like corn, peppers, or zucchini for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
