Description
Delicious and flavorful BBQ grilled chicken thighs recipe that is perfect for a summer cookout or any weeknight dinner. These juicy chicken thighs are seasoned with a blend of spices and smothered in your favorite BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Thighs:
- 1 lb. bone-in chicken thighs
Spice Blend:
- 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, your favorite kind
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel.
- Create Spice Blend: Combine garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Season Chicken: Rub the spice blend over the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Preheat the grill to 400ºF with both direct and indirect heat zones.
- Grill Chicken: Grill the chicken thighs skin side-down over direct heat for 4-5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until done.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
