Description
Sweet, smoky chicken ‘ribs’ with a bold spice rub and caramelized BBQ sauce finish—perfect for summer gatherings. Alternate to pork with tender, juicy chicken.
Ingredients
Boneless chicken thighs, 3 pounds (12-14 pieces)
Barbecue sauce, 1 cup (smoky, non-alcoholic)
Brown sugar, 1 tablespoon
Spices: 1 teaspoon (paprika, cumin, garlic powder)
Instructions
Pat chicken dry with paper towels
Mix spices with brown sugar into a rub
Evenly coat both sides of the chicken thighs
Set up grill for indirect heat at 275°F
Place chicken on grill, cook 2 hours until tender
Brush BBQ sauce on both sides
Move to direct heat section, grill 20 minutes flipping once
Watch closely to avoid burning
Rest 10 minutes before serving
Notes
Use meat thermometer (internal 165°F)
Apply sauce last 10-15 minutes of cooking
Adjust heat if sauce chars
Let rest to retain juices
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 150
- Category: Trending
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Chicken thigh with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
