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grilled bbq chicken thighs on parchment paper.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs

Grilled barbecue chicken thighs are a tasty entree for a cookout or game day party.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs
Servings: 10
Calories: 344kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

Basting Sauce

  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper
  • ½ cup butter

Finishing sauce

  • 18 ounces tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup minced onion
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2-3 teaspoons liquid smoke

Instructions

Basting Sauce

  • Mix all the ingredients for the basting sauce in a medium pot and simmer for 15 minutes.

Finishing Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients for the finishing sauce in a medium pot and simmer for about 30 minutes.

Chicken Thighs

  • Heat the grill to about 350°F.
  • Place the chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill, baste with the basting sauce, and then baste again every 5 minutes.
  • At the 10 minute mark, flip the chicken over and baste once.
  • After five minutes, add the finishing sauce to the chicken thighs.
  • The chicken should be done after about 20 to 25 minutes. Test for doneness to ensure the chicken has an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 365mg | Potassium: 369mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg