How To Make The Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
The best BBQ chicken thigh recipe doesn't require hours of marinading or complicated steps! This easy recipe makes the juiciest, most delicious BBQ chicken thighs with the easiest on-the-grill cooking method with sweet and tangy barbecue sauce for finger-licking chicken thighs every time!
Equipment
- Grill
- Grill brush
- Tongs
- Basting brush (optional)
- Meat thermometer (highly recommended!)
Ingredients
- 8 boneless skinless organic chicken thighs
- avocado oil
- kosher salt
- ground black pepper
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce we love Franklin's
Instructions
- Prepare your grill for direct cooking by heating to 450º. Make sure the grates are clean!
- Brush each chicken thigh with avocado oil on both sides, then season well with kosher salt and black pepper on each side.
- When your grill is hot, place chicken thighs on grates. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken releases easily from the grates. Flip the chicken thighs and cook 5-6 minutes longer.
- Baste each chicken thigh with BBQ sauce, flip over and cook for 2 minutes. Repeat this on the opposite side, adding sauce then flipping to cook 2 more minutes. Cook until thighs register 160º with the meat thermometer.
- Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for at least 5 minutes. Serve with more sauce on the side!
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