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The BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs I Make for Every Summer Cookout

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Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min
Serves
4
Calories
264 kcal
Protein
25.00 g
Carbs
4.00 g
Fat
18.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 lb.bone-in chicken thighs
  • 2 teaspoonsgarlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonchipotle powder
  • 1/4 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1/8 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoonsalt
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cupBBQ sauce (your favorite kind)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Begin by patting each chicken thigh with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

  2. 2

    Mix garlic powder, chipotle powder, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.

  3. 3

    Pour spices over the chicken thighs and massage to coat evenly.

  4. 4

    Let chicken sit for at least 30 minutes to absorb flavors.

  5. 5

    Preheat grill to 400ºF with direct and indirect grilling space.

  6. 6

    Grill chicken skin side down over direct heat for 4-5 minutes.

  7. 7

    Flip chicken and cook for another 4-5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Flip one more time (skin up) and move to indirect heat.

  9. 9

    Add BBQ sauce to each chicken thigh and close the grill, cooking for 2-3 more minutes.

  10. 10

    Remove thighs from the grill, let rest for 5 minutes, and enjoy with more BBQ sauce.