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Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs

These Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs are smoky, sweet and delicious! Brined in sweet tea, smothered with Sweet Tea BBQ Sauce and grilled to perfection, this BBQ Chicken will be the hit of your summer BBQ or picnic!

Prep Time
12 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
12 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 478 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Sweet Tea Brine
  • 4 cups Milo's Famous Sweet Tea
  • 5 slices lemon
  • 4 slices orange
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Sweet Tea BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce (use your favorite)
  • 1/4 cup Milo's Famous Sweet Tea (See Note below)
BBQ Chicken Thighs
  • 2-1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

Sweet Tea Brine
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  1. In a deep pan or dish, pour in 4 cups of Milo's Famous Sweet Tea.
  2. Add about 4 or 5 slices of lemon.
  3. Add 3 or 4 slices of orange.
  4. Add 2 teaspoons salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  5. Add the chicken.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 12 to 24 hours.
Sweet Tea BBQ Sauce
  1. Stir together 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce with 1/4 cup Milo's Famous Sweet Tea. Set aside until ready to use.
Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs
  1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 teaspoon each: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian Seasoning.
  3. Remove chicken from the brine, and sprinkle with the seasoning mix that was made in step #2.
  4. Brush all chicken pieces with the Sweet Tea BBQ Sauce (See above for instructions on how to make the sauce.)
  5. Place chicken pieces on the grill and cook for about 7 - 8 minutes.
  6. Turn the chicken, brush the other side with the Sweet Tea BBQ sauce, and let cook for another 6 or 7 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

Nutrition Information

Calories 478kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 2285mg (95%) Potassium 459mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 48g (96%) Vitamin A 280IU (6%) Vitamin C 12.5mg (14%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1.5mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 478

% Daily Value*

Calories 478kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 2285mg 95%
Potassium 459mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 48g 96%
Vitamin A 280IU 6%
Vitamin C 12.5mg 14%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1.5mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.