Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb chicken thighs ((bone-in, skin on))
  • 1 Tbsp BBQ chicken rub ((see recipe, or use your own))
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce ((your favorite brand, use more if desired))
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 Tbsp light brown sugar ((optional))

Instruction

  • Prepare your chicken thighs and pat them dry with paper towels. *See notes on rinsing chicken.
  • Sprinkle the BBQ chicken rub over the thighs and massage it into the meat on all sides. Let the chicken sit in the seasoning for 40 minutes to absorb the flavors and get the juices flowing.
  • Meanwhile, preheat your grill to 400°F (205°C) and prepare 2-zone spaces for indirect and direct heat on the grill.
  • Place the chicken on your preheated grill skin-side-up over direct heat. Grill for 7-10 minutes.
  • Flip the chicken over where it is and grill for another 4-5 minutes on the opposite side (the bone side).
  • In a small bowl, combine the BBQ sauce, liquid smoke, and optional light brown sugar (if using). Flip the thighs over once more and transfer them to indirect heat with the skin-side-up.
  • Add roughly 1 tablespoon of BBQ sauce mixture to each thigh and spread it evenly over the top. Close the grill and allow the BBQ sauce to caramelize for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Remove the thighs from the grill and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy with additional BBQ sauce, if desired.