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Chicken thighs are plated on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and brushed with more BBQ sauce.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

Sea Salt Savorings
Grilled chicken thighs are slathered in a tangy and sweet homemade BBQ sauce! These chicken thighs are saucy, juicy, and so easy to make!
5 from 32 votes
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Cook Time 12 minutes
BBQ sauce 40 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 thighs
Calories 223 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 organic boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

BBQ Sauce

  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup chili sauce
  • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard

Instructions
 

  • Combine the apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, chili sauce, chopped onion, garlic, lemon juice, and ground mustard in a medium sized pot and place it over medium heat. Bring the BBQ sauce to a light boil, then reduce it to a simmer and allow it to reduce by half (about 40 minutes). Divide the BBQ sauce in half into two separate bowls.
  • Preheat the grill to medium heat (you want it to hover over 350 degrees). Place the chicken thighs on a large plate, making sure to spread the chicken thighs out. Combine the paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle the seasoning over the chicken thighs on both sides, then message it into the meat.
    Chicken thighs are layed on parchment paper and sprinkled with seasoning.
  • Place the chicken thighs on the grill and sear on each side for 2 minutes. Brush the chicken thighs with the BBQ sauce and cook for two minutes, then flip and brush again. Continue to brush and build the BBQ sauce onto the chicken thighs. Cook the chicken thighs for 12 minutes, then check for doneness. Chicken is fully cooked when it has reached the internal temperature of 165 degrees. Remove the chicken from the grill, brush with more BBQ sauce and serve. Mangia!
    The chicken thighs are placed on the grilled and layered in BBQ sauce.

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Nutrition

Calories: 223kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 22gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 502mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 286IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition values are estimates, for exact values consult a nutritionist.

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