American BBQ · easy
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
Juicy, fall-off-the-bone chicken thighs lacquered with smoky-sweet BBQ sauce on the grill.
- 40 min
- Total
- 4
- Serves
- $11.50
- Est. cost
- 420
- Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged
- Kid-friendly
- Gluten-free
- Dairy-free
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Ingredients
- Bone-in, Skin-on Chicken Thighs8 pieces
- Bbq Sauce1 cup
- Smoked Paprika1 1/2 tsp
- Garlic Powder1 tsp
- Onion Powder1/2 tsp
- Brown Sugar1 tbsp
- Olive Oil1 tbsp
Method
- 01
Mix dry rub: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper. Rub all over chicken and under the skin.
- 02
Preheat grill to medium (350°F). Oil grates. Place chicken skin-side up over indirect heat.
- 03
Grill over indirect heat 20 minutes, covered. Flip and grill 10 more minutes.
- 04
Move to direct heat. Brush BBQ sauce on each side and grill 2–3 minutes per side until caramelized and internal temp is 175°F.
- 05
Rest 5 minutes and serve with extra BBQ sauce, coleslaw, and corn on the cob.
- 420
- Calories
- 38g
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbs
- 18g
- Fat
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