Description

Treat your taste buds to BBQ Chicken Thighs, where marinated chicken gets beautifully grilled or baked with a delicious homemade BBQ sauce. This dish is ideal for a quick and satisfying dinner, packed with flavor and simple to prepare!

Ingredients

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2.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 cup homemade southern bbq sauce

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Instructions

Combine chicken thighs with brown sugar, kosher salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, and avocado oil in a large bowl. Mix well to marinate, and let sit for at least 4 hours or overnight in the fridge.
Take the marinated chicken out of the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat while the chicken comes to room temperature.
Place the chicken thighs on the grill and lower the heat to medium. Close the lid and grill, turning occasionally, until charred with grill marks.
Once nearly cooked, baste each chicken thigh with BBQ sauce and move them to indirect heat to allow the sauce to soak in while finishing the cooking process.
Check the internal temperature, ensuring it reaches 175-190°F for dark meat or 165°F for white meat. Remove from the grill and serve with extra BBQ sauce.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
Adjust the heat to ensure the chicken cooks thoroughly without burning the sauce.
Feel free to use store-bought BBQ sauce if time is short.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 thigh
Calories: 307
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 660mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg