Jolanda Grilled Chicken Thighs

These are the best grilled chicken thighs because the skin gets nice and crispy on the outside while the inside is tender and juicy.

Did I mention the flavoring is unbelievable? This grilled chicken thigh recipe uses both a dry rub and a sauce!

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Say hello to your new favorite summer meat to grill! We can’t wait for you to try these grilled bbq chicken thighs. We’ve doubled up on flavor with both a dry rub and bbq sauce.

What do these chicken thighs taste like?

Think smoky + a little spicy + sweet all at the same time. The dry rub will get you the smoky and spicy flavor and then depending on the bbq sauce you use, that will get you the sweetness. You’re welcome.

Bone-in or Boneless. Does it matter?

Bone-in and boneless thighs work! It’s really all about preference. We’re all about bone-in thighs because we love the added flavor the bone gives the meat, but it’s really your choice.

How to Grill Chicken Thighs

Remove Moisture

This may not seem like an important step, but let me tell you, it is! Make sure to blot your chicken thighs with a paper towel before doing anything else.

Removing moisture is going to allow for the skin to get nice and crispy, while letting the insides become tender and juicy.

Dry Rub

We are the queens of dry rub. If you’ve ever tried our dry rub for chicken, you know it’s the most delicious all-purpose rub out there! If you want to use that rub, go for it! If you want something a little but smokier and spicier, try this one:

chipotle powder
chili powder
smoked paprika
ground pepper
salt

pro tip

Let chicken thighs sit for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will infuse them with so much flavor!

Grill + Sauce

Now that your thighs are fully rubbed, it’s time to grill and sauce! Preheat your grill to 400ºF.

Grill chicken thighs skin-side down over direct heat for 4-5 minutes. This is going to get you that nice, crispy skin! Then, flip the chicken thighs and cook them over direct heat for 4 minutes.

Flip chicken thighs one last time and move them over indirect heat. Cook them for another 4ish minutes.

At this point, your thighs should be almost done! Rub on some of your favorite bbq sauce and cook them for a few more minutes to caramelize the sauce. You know your thighs are done when they’ve reached an internal temperature of 165ºF.

So, how long to grill chicken thighs?

The short answer is around 15 minutes or once they have an internal temperature of 165ºF. The long answer is that the size of your chicken thighs matter, so if you have thicker thighs, they will take longer to cook!