Juicy Barbecued Chicken Thighs Recipe (2024)

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My mom made these BBQ chicken thighsfor Easter dinner and they were so tender and flavorful. Everyone was raving about the chicken. I literally overheard my mom get props for the chicken at least 5 times.

I jotted down the recipe before heading home and was craving this grilled chicken for the next few days. I re-created it just as soon as I could. I was really craving that chicken! I love that you can prep them ahead of time and just toss ’em on the grill when you’re ready; making them perfect for parties.

You’ll want to marinate the chickenat least 6hours and it’s best to let them marinate overnight. I’m sharing the detailed grilling andbaking methods for this chicken so read on.This is an easy, excellent recipe!

Ingredients for the Tastiest BBQ Chicken:

3 lbs (about 10 count) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sea Salt (about1 tsp)
Pepper (about 1/4 tsp or to taste)
Mrs. Dash Seasoning (about 1 tsp), plain or garlic variety, or your favorite seasoning
Garlic Powder (about 1/2 tsp)
1 Tbsp Real Mayo
1 medium onion,thickly sliced
BBQ Sauce (Homemade or we love Stubb’s Original)

Marinating the Meat:

1. Season both sides of chicken thighs to taste. I used a total of 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tsp Mrs. Dash Seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Turn the chicken to coat evenly with seasoning.

2. Stir in 1 Tbsp Mayo and mix the chicken until evenly coated.

3. Add thick-sliced onion and toss everything together. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate 6 hours or overnight.

Grilling Method:

1. Preheat the grill and generously brushgrill plates with oil. Reduce heatto low and place chicken thighs with a smooth side up.

2. Cover the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes. I rotatedthem once to make criss-cross grill marks. Before flipping the thighs, bastethem with BBQ Sauce.

3. Flip thighs over, bastethe flip side with BBQ sauce then cover andcook for another 12-15 minutes,rotatingonce to make grill marks. Check for doneness by cutting the thicker part of the chicken. If juices runclear then its done.

Flip the chicken again, coat it with BBQ sauce and remove from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Baking Method:

Preheat Oven to 400˚F.

1. Place Chicken thighs flat with the smooth side up, spaced out in a single layer on a large rimmed baking dish. Bake at 400˚F for 30 mins.

2. Increase heat to 450˚ and Remove chicken from oventobrush the tops and sides generously with BBQ sauce. Return chicken to the oven another 5 minutes or until glaze has dried slightly onto the chicken.

I’m so excited for grilling season! Have you fired up your grill this year?What’s your favorite grill recipe?