Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (or bone in, skin on)
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sriracha (or more for extra heat)
1 tablespoon hot chili paste (sambal oelek)
1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
1-Make the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until softened (about 3 minutes). Add ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, chili powder, sriracha, sambal oelek, and brown sugar. Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook 15 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
2-Prepare the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper, then drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
3-Preheat the grill: Heat grill to medium-low (350-375ยฐF). Oil the grates well. For charcoal, use a two-zone setup with coals banked on one side.
4-Grill the chicken: Place thighs on grill over direct heat. Cook 3-4 minutes per side, then move to indirect heat if using. Continue grilling, turning every 3-4 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165-170ยฐF (15-20 minutes for boneless, 25-30 for bone-in).
5-Baste with sauce: During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, brush the spicy BBQ sauce onto both sides of the chicken. Turn once more to let the sauce set, being careful not to burn.
6-Rest and serve: Transfer grilled chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with extra sauce on the side.
Last Step:
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๐ฅ Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165ยฐF; for bone-in thighs, cook to 175โ185ยฐF for fall-off-the-bone tenderness.
๐งด Reserve some sauce before basting to serve as a dipping sauce, and use a clean brush for the final baste to avoid cross-contamination.
๐ก๏ธ Keep the grill at medium-low heat to prevent the sugars in the sauce from burning before the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Resting Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 thighs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
