Barbequed Chicken Thighs

These Barbequed Chicken Thighs are juicy, flavorful and incredibly easy to make. A simple brown sugar BBQ rub, a quick marinade and a final brush of sauce give you perfectly caramelized, tender chicken every time. Great for weeknights, summer cookouts or whenever you’re craving something smoky and satisfying.

Course Main

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword barbeque, barbequed, chicken thighs, grilled chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 340kcal

Author Erin Dooner

Ingredients

2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons coarse sea salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup BBQ sauce

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Instructions

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, salt, paprika, granulated garlic and pepper.
2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons coarse sea salt, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Evenly coat the chicken thighs with the spice rub. Drizzle with olive oil and massage the seasoning into the meat. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (which can be done at room temp if it's just 30 minutes). If marinading longer than 30 minutes (which you can do for up to 12 hours), then refrigerate and remove from the fridge 30 minutes before grilling.
1/4 cup olive oil
Preheat your grill to medium heat (375-400 °F / 190-205 °C). Lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes until the skin is golden and crispy. Flip and cook for another 6-8 minutes, or until the thickest part of the thigh reaches an internal temperature of 170-175 °F (77-79 °C).
During the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush both sides with BBQ sauce, flipping once to evenly caramelize.
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to retain juices.

Notes

The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
If you're gluten-free or dairy-free, make sure your BBQ sauce is gluten/dairy-free. Most are, but you always needs to check. The other ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but you should still check them to ensure there's no hidden gluten or dairy.

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