4.5 from 63 votes
Juicy Grilled Chicken Thighs
The best and juiciest grilled chicken thighs you'll ever make, with a marinade of homemade dry rub and liquid smoke. The chicken thighs are so moist and delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 418 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) bone in chicken thighs 5 small thighs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons homemade dry rub
- 1/2 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for grilling
Instructions
- Score the bottom part of the chicken thighs lengthwise with a few slits. This will ensure that the marinade ingredients penetrate the chicken meat.
- Marinate the chicken thighs with the homemade dry rub and liquid smoke. Stir to combine thoroughly.
- Grill the chicken thighs over direct heat at 300°F (150°C), starting with the skin side down for about 2 minutes on each side. Turn the chicken a couple of times to prevent burning, and baste with olive oil while grilling.
- Move the chicken thighs to the side of the grill without direct heat and barbecue them. Cover the gas grill and continue to barbecue the chicken thighs for about 6–8 minutes. The hot air in the grill will cook the chicken and help retain its juices.
- The grilling time depends on the size of the thighs, but the internal temperature should reach 165°F (75°C) when fully cooked. Serve hot with your favorite hot sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
3people
Calories
418kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
189mg
(63%)
Sodium
155mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 418
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 418kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 189mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 155mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.