Description
These Grilled BBQ Boneless Chicken Thighs are juicy, smoky, and perfectly caramelized with your favorite BBQ sauce. Easy to prep and quick to grill, they’re a go-to for weeknight meals and summer gatherings alike.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite variety)
Instructions
1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry with paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Add chicken and mix to coat.
3. Cover and marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the fridge.
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and oil the grates.
5. Grill chicken thighs for 5–6 minutes per side, flipping only once.
6. In the final 2 minutes, brush chicken with BBQ sauce on both sides and allow it to caramelize.
7. Remove chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra tender chicken, let the internal temperature reach 175°F before removing from the grill.
Always rest grilled meat before slicing—it keeps the juices locked in.
Don’t add BBQ sauce too early or it may burn; glaze at the end for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, grilled chicken, summer grilling