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Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika

Method
 

  1. Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Pat chicken dry, coat with olive oil, and season all over. Rest while the grill heats, about 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F (200°C)). Oil grates, place thighs smooth side down, close lid, and cook 5 minutes.
  3. Flip thighs, baste cooked tops with half the BBQ sauce, close lid, and cook another 5 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
  4. Rest chicken on a cutting board 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with remaining sauce.

Notes

If you’re using a homemade sauce, make sure it’s thick enough to cling to the chicken without running off. Any sauce used for basting should not double as the fresh serving sauce; pour out what you’ll serve before you start brushing.