Description
This mouthwatering BBQ chicken recipe is the ultimate grilled chicken dinner for summer. Juicy, smoky, sweet, and glazed with sticky BBQ sauce, it’s an easy and flavorful meal perfect for cookouts or weeknight grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place in a bowl or resealable bag.
- Mix smoked paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Add olive oil to form a paste.
- Rub the mixture onto the chicken, coating all sides well.
- Cover or seal and marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grates.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for 5–6 minutes per side to develop a sear.
- Begin brushing BBQ sauce on both sides, continuing to grill until the sauce is caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This chicken can be marinated overnight for best flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Summer Recipes, Chicken Thighs