Description
Get ready to elevate your grilling game with this Grilled BBQ Chicken Recipe! This dish promises juicy, flavorful chicken thighs and drumsticks, perfectly seasoned with a delightful blend of spices. Ideal for backyard barbecues, family dinners, or even meal prep, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. With just 5 minutes of preparation, you can infuse your chicken with a homemade spice rub that ensures each bite is bursting with flavor. Serve it alongside fresh salads or hearty sides for a complete meal that everyone will love. Fire up your grill and impress your guests with this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 pounds chicken thighs and drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chili powder, smoked paprika, kosher salt, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, oregano, and cayenne (if desired). Mix well.
- Generously apply the spice rub to the chicken thighs and drumsticks, ensuring to get under the skin for maximum flavor. For best results, let the chicken marinate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat your grill and cook the seasoned chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (about 30-40 minutes), turning occasionally.
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 100mg