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Juicy BBQ grilled chicken thighs garnished with herbs on a wooden board.
Alyssa

BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs

These are truly the juciest grilled chicken thighs on the internet, made with double the flavor thanks to a dry rub and BBQ sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 264
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb bone-in chicken thighs
  • 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
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup BBQ sauce your favorite kind

Method
 

  1. Begin by taking out the chicken thighs and pat each one with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a small bowl, mix the garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt together.
  3. Pour the spice mix over the chicken thighs and massage them to ensure they're covered.
  4. Let chicken sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
  5. Preheat the grill to 400ºF with both direct and indirect heat.
  6. Place chicken skin-side down over direct heat, grilling for 4-5 minutes.
  7. Flip chicken and grill for another 4-5 minutes.
  8. Move chicken to indirect heat, add BBQ sauce, and grill for 2-3 minutes to caramelize.
  9. Remove chicken from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For more flavor, let the chicken marinate longer.