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.
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat dry the chicken thighs with a paper towel if needed and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- 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
- Heat the grill to 400°F.
- Place the chicken thighs onto the grill, smooth side down. Grill on direct heat for 3 minutes, keeping the grill lid closed.
- Open the lid and flip the chicken thighs. Brush generously with BBQ sauce and close the lid for another 3 minutes.
- Flip the chicken again, brush the other side, and cook for another minute with the lid closed.
- Flip one last time to sear the brushed side for a minute.
- 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.