Juicy BBQ Chicken made with grilled chicken thighs, bold dry rub, and caramelized homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer grilling.

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3 ½ to 4 pounds chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in and skin-on)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 cup BBQ sauce

1. Place chicken on baking sheet and bring to room temperature. Pat dry.

2. Mix salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

3. Rub seasoning all over chicken, including under skin.

4. Prepare grill with two-zone heat.

5. Cook chicken on indirect heat 30–35 minutes, flipping every 10 minutes until 160–165°F.

6. Brush with BBQ sauce and cook 3–4 minutes per side.

7. Continue brushing and flipping until internal temperature reaches 175°F.

8. Remove, rest briefly, and serve.

Use bone-in thighs for juicier results.

Add sauce only at the end to prevent burning.

Let chicken rest before serving.

Keywords: BBQ Chicken, grilled chicken thighs, homemade BBQ sauce, summer grilling