BBQ Chicken Thighs
Juicy and flavorful BBQ Chicken Thighs grilled to perfection with a tangy homemade barbecue sauce, perfect for a delicious and easy dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the chicken thighs with the spice mixture evenly on all sides.
- Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 6–7 minutes.
- Flip the chicken thighs and brush generously with barbecue sauce.
- Grill for another 6–7 minutes, basting with more sauce and cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken thighs in the spice mixture overnight before grilling.