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BBQ Chicken Thighs – Juicy, Smoky, Grill Season Favorite

Tender, juicy chicken thighs coated in a rich, smoky BBQ glaze and cooked to perfection.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 6 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
Seasoning & Sauce
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Equipment

  • grill or oven
  • basting brush
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken thighs dry and place in a bowl.
  2. Season with oil, spices, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on grill or oven until nearly done, then brush with BBQ sauce and finish cooking until caramelized.

Notes

Apply BBQ sauce toward the end of cooking to avoid burning and achieve a perfect glaze.