Juicy Barbecued Chicken Thighs Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Juicy Barbecued Chicken Thighs Recipe
Description
The Juicy Barbecued Chicken Thighs Recipe centers on seasoned boneless, skinless chicken thighs combined with mayonnaise and sliced onions for an extended marinade. This process helps tenderize the meat and deepen its flavor profile. The grilling method involves cooking the thighs on low heat to maintain juiciness and develop a slightly charred exterior, achieved by rotating for grill marks and basting with BBQ sauce before and after flipping.
The chicken comes out tender and well-coated with a tangy-sweet barbecue glaze, complemented by the subtle aromatics from the onion slices. This method allows the sauce to meld with the meat while preserving its moisture. The grilling duration is about 12-15 minutes per side, ensuring thorough cooking and clear juices as the doneness check.
Serve this barbecued chicken as a main dish alongside grilled vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad to balance the rich flavors. It holds well fresh off the grill and is ideal for backyard cookouts or casual dinners. The marinade’s combination of seasoning and mayonnaise contributes a slightly creamy texture beneath the smoky BBQ crust, setting this apart from simpler grilled chicken recipes.
Ingredients
- 3 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless, about 10 count
- salt about 1 tsp, sea salt
- black 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 mayonnaise real
- 1 onion thickly sliced, medium
- BBQ sauce
Instructions
Marinating the Meat:
- 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.
- Stir in 1 Tbsp Mayo and mix the chicken until evenly coated.
- Add thick-sliced onion and toss everything together. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate 6 hours or overnight.
Grilling Method:
- Preheat the grill and generously brush grill plates with oil. Reduce heat to low and place chicken thighs with a smooth side up.
- Cover the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes. I rotated them once to make criss-cross grill marks. Before flipping the thighs, baste them with BBQ Sauce.
- Flip thighs over, baste the flip side with BBQ sauce then cover and cook for another 12-15 minutes, rotating once to make grill marks. Check for doneness by cutting the thicker part of the chicken. If juices run clear 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.
- Place Chicken thighs flat with the smooth side up on a large rimmed baking dish, spaced out in a single layer. Bake at 400˚F for 30 mins.
- Increase heat to 450 and Remove chicken from oven to brush 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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