Description

Moist, fall-off-the-bone BBQ chicken thighs with a crispy skin finish, marinated in smoky spices and glazed with sticky sauce. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, these thighs deliver bold flavor and restaurant-quality results.

Ingredients

Scale

6 bone-in chicken thighs (skin intact)
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup BBQ sauce (choose non-alcoholic halal-certified variety)

Instructions

Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs in a large bowl
Sprinkle garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper evenly over chicken
Toss to coat skin and meat surfaces completely
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours
Clean and oil grill grates with high-smoke-point oil (grapeseed or avocado oil)
Preheat grill to 350°F and verify with a digital thermometer
Set chicken thighs skin-side down on grill, undisturbed for 7 minutes
Rotate thighs 45° for cross-hatch marks without flipping
Flip thighs and brush with ½ cup BBQ sauce
Cook 3-4 additional minutes until sauce is glossy and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature
Transfer to cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before serving

Notes

Use granulated garlic or fresh minced garlic as substitutes for garlic powder
Replace onion powder with ¼ cup finely chopped fresh onions if preferred
Regular paprika can replace smoked paprika without adjusting other ingredients
Always confirm BBQ sauce is halal-certified and contains no alcohol
For extra crispy skin, avoid moving chicken during the first 7 minutes of grilling

Prep Time: 120
Cook Time: 20
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: American BBQ

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
Calories: 310
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 2100mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 34g
Cholesterol: 120mg