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Grilled BBQ chicken thighs sizzling on the barbecue grill

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

This easy weeknight recipe for Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs is smoky, sticky, and ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy families and backyard dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Protein
  • 8 to 10 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
Oil & Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce
Spices & Sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel if needed and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
  2. In the mixing bowl, add the oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, ground mustard, and brown sugar. Mix until well-coated.
Grilling
  1. Heat the grill to 400°F.
  2. Place the chicken thighs onto the grill, smooth side down. Grill on direct heat for 3 minutes, keeping the grill lid closed.
  3. Open the lid and flip the chicken thighs. Brush generously with BBQ sauce and close the lid for another 3 minutes.
  4. Flip the chicken again, brush the other side, and cook for another minute with the lid closed.
  5. Flip one last time to sear the brushed side for a minute.
  6. Remove the chicken from the grill and let rest for at least five minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve over steamed rice or buttery mashed potatoes. Slice and toss into a salad or make BBQ chicken tacos.