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BBQ Chicken Thighs

Juicy and flavorful BBQ chicken thighs, perfect for grilling or baking, coated in a tangy homemade barbecue sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Thighs
  • 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs skin-on for extra flavor
BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce store-bought or homemade
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the seasoning mixture all over the chicken thighs.
  3. Brush the chicken thighs with barbecue sauce, reserving some for later.
Grilling
  1. Place the chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down. Cook for 15 minutes.
  2. Flip the chicken thighs and baste with more barbecue sauce. Cook for an additional 15 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Serving
  1. Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a smoky flavor, add wood chips to the grill while cooking.

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