Description
Sizzling BBQ boneless chicken thighs promise a flavor explosion that dances between smoky and sweet. Juicy meat caramelized with tangy sauce delivers a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
- 2 pounds (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 pinch cayenne or chili flakes for heat
Instructions
- Flavor Infusion: Thoroughly dry chicken thighs and massage with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Allow seasoning to penetrate for 15-30 minutes at ambient temperature.
- Grill Preparation: Ignite grill to medium-high heat and delicately coat cooking grates with a thin layer of oil to prevent sticking.
- Cooking Process: Position seasoned thighs onto heated grill, cooking approximately 5-6 minutes per side until internal temperature achieves 165°F, ensuring thorough and even cooking.
- Glazing Technique: Liberally brush both surfaces with tangy BBQ sauce, returning chicken to grill for an additional 1-2 minutes per side to create a caramelized, glossy exterior.
- Serving Presentation: Allow grilled chicken to rest momentarily, permitting juices to redistribute, then plate and accompany with additional BBQ sauce for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Pat chicken thighs completely dry before seasoning to ensure maximum flavor absorption and prevent steaming instead of grilling, creating a perfect crispy exterior.
- Allow chicken to sit at room temperature for 15-30 minutes or refrigerate up to 8 hours to enhance tenderness and develop deeper flavor profiles without compromising food safety.
- Use a meat thermometer to confirm internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F, preventing overcooking while ensuring chicken remains juicy and safely cooked through.
- Apply BBQ sauce during the final 2-3 minutes of grilling to prevent burning and achieve a beautifully caramelized glaze without charring the meat’s surface.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg