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!
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 418kcal
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 make sure that the marinade ingredients get inside the chicken meat.
- Marinate the chicken thighs with homemade dry rub and liquid smoke. Stir to combine well.
- Grill the chicken thighs on direct heat at 300°F (150°C), about 2 minutes on each side, with the skin side down first. Turn the chicken thighs a couple of times to avoid burning. Baste the chicken with olive oil while grilling.
- Move the chicken thighs to the side of the grill without direct heat and barbeque the chicken. Cover the gas grill and continue to barbeque the chicken thighs for about 6-8 minutes. The hot air in the grill will BBQ and cook the chicken and will retain the juice.
- The grilling time depends on the size of the thighs, but the internal temperature should be 165°F (75°C) when it's completely cooked through. Serve hot with your favorite hot sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 3people | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 155mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g