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bbq chicken thighs recipe

BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe

This BBQ chicken thighs recipe is juicy, smoky, and super easy to make at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend cookouts when you want big flavor without a complicated process. The sticky BBQ glaze and tender chicken make it a crowd favorite every time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 People
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 chicken thighs bone-in or boneless
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon honey optional
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl mix BBQ sauce, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, honey, and chili flakes.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the marinade.
  4. Let the chicken marinate for at least 10–30 minutes if possible.
  5. Place chicken on a lined baking tray or grill grate.
  6. Cook for 35–40 minutes in the oven or about 6–7 minutes per side on the grill.
  7. Brush extra BBQ sauce on the chicken during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  8. Remove from heat and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for up to 2 hours.
Use skin-on chicken thighs if you want crispier results.
Avoid overcrowding the pan so the chicken cooks evenly.
Check internal temperature; chicken should reach 165°F (75°C).
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