Grilled Spicy BBQ Chicken Thighs
A flavorful dish featuring juicy chicken thighs marinated in a spicy barbecue sauce, perfect for grilling and guaranteed to impress.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs Juicier than chicken breasts.
- 2 tsp olive oil For seasoning.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
For the Barbecue Sauce
- 2 tbsp butter For sautéing.
- 2 tbsp yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp sriracha Adjust for heat level.
- 2 tsp hot chili paste (sambal oelek or sub sriracha) Adjust for heat level.
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 2 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Barbecue Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add butter and onions. Cook until onions are tender.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add remaining ingredients and bring to a low simmer. Let cook for about 15 minutes or until sauce thickens up, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and set aside for later use.
Grill the Chicken
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and oil on all sides.
- Heat your grill to medium-low heat.
- Once the grill is nice and hot, place the chicken thighs on smooth side down.
- Turn the chicken thighs over every 3-4 minutes until chicken juices run clear and the internal temperature is between 165-170 degrees.
- Baste the chicken thighs with the homemade spicy BBQ sauce during the last few turns.
Notes
For best flavor, consider marinating chicken in the barbecue sauce for a few hours or overnight. Ensure even cooking by not flipping the chicken too frequently.