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Easy Grilled Chicken Thighs
This recipe for grilled chicken thighs makes any weeknight dinner an easy one to prepare without compromising on that great BBQ flavor.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 37 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 22 min👤 Meredith📖 bluejeanchef
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- saucepan
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make the spice mix by combining the paprika, dry mustard, dried thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper in a small bowl.
paprika1 teaspoondried thyme1 teaspoonsalt1 teaspoon
2
Rub the spice mix on both sides of the chicken pieces. Let the chicken rest for ⏱️ 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
3
In a small saucepan, whisk together the BBQ sauce, soy sauce and apricot preserves. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for a few minutes. Set the sauce aside.
soy sauce2 teaspoons
4
Pre-heat your indoor or outdoor grill to medium heat (about 375°F). Place the chicken, skin side down, on the grill over direct heat and cook for ⏱️ 5 minutes on each side. Then brush the sauce on the chicken and move it to indirect heat on your outdoor grill and close the grill lid. If using an indoor electric grill, lower the heat to 350˚F and close the lid (if you have one). Cook for another 10 to ⏱️ 12 minutes, until the chicken reaches and internal temperature of 160°F on an instant read thermometer.
5
Let the chicken rest for ⏱️ 5 minutes, loosely tented with foil and then serve with more BBQ sauce at the table if you like.
Nutrition Facts
calories
455 kcal
fat Content
24 g
serving Size
1 of 4 servings
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
25 g
sodium Content
1163 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
0.1 g
cholesterol Content
142 mg
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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