Juicy Charred BBQ Chicken (Print Version)
Tender, juicy chicken thighs and drumsticks with perfect char marks, glazed with homemade BBQ sauce for ultimate flavor.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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3.5 to 4 pounds (about 12 to 14 pieces) chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in and skin-on)
→ Dry Rub
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
→ BBQ Sauce
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1 cup BBQ sauce
# Steps to Follow:
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Place the chicken thighs on a large baking sheet and bring to room temperature. Pat dry with a paper towel.
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In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub over the chicken and use hands to ensure it is well coated on all sides (including under the skin, if preferred).
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Prepare one side of the grill for high, direct heat, leaving the burners on the other side off. For charcoal or wood, ensure a cool side with few to no coals.
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Lay the chicken on the indirect heat side of the grill, close to the heat source. Cover and cook for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer measures 160°F to 165°F.
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Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, covered. Flip, brush with more BBQ sauce, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat until the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
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Transfer the chicken to a serving plate and serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
# Additional Notes:
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Make the BBQ sauce in advance and store it in the fridge to simplify preparation.
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If a grill is unavailable, bake the chicken thighs, applying BBQ sauce towards the end of the baking process.