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The BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs I Make Every Week — 30 Minutes

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Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Calories
264 kcal
Protein
25.00 g
Carbs
4.00 g
Fat
18.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 lbbone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonchipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cupBBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Begin by taking out the chicken thighs and pat each one with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt together.

  3. 3

    Pour the spice mix over the chicken thighs and massage them to ensure they're covered.

  4. 4

    Let chicken sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.

  5. 5

    Preheat the grill to 400ºF with both direct and indirect heat.

  6. 6

    Place chicken skin-side down over direct heat, grilling for 4-5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Flip chicken and grill for another 4-5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Move chicken to indirect heat, add BBQ sauce, and grill for 2-3 minutes to caramelize.

  9. 9

    Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.