BBQ Chicken Recipe
American · Main course · 40 min total
This easy BBQ chicken recipe delivers juicy, smoky-sweet chicken with a sticky glaze, perfect for summer grilling or a quick oven-baked dinner.
15
min prep
min prep
25
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
380
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F) or oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub mixture all over chicken thighs.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip and cook another 5 minutes. (If baking, place skin-side up on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake 15 minutes.)
- Brush chicken generously with BBQ sauce. Continue grilling (or baking) for 5-10 more minutes, turning and brushing with sauce every few minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from heat, let rest 5 minutes, and serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Tips
- For extra smoky flavor, add a handful of soaked wood chips to the grill.
- Leftover chicken can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven.
- Serve with coleslaw and cornbread for a classic BBQ meal.
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