EASY Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken is made with juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and smoky homemade BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon halal Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl or shallow dish, whisk together the tomato paste, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, halal Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and salt until smooth.
- Add the chicken thighs and coat them evenly with the marinade.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat your grill for direct heat while leaving one side available for indirect cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it over direct heat.
- Grill for about 6–8 minutes per side until nicely charred.
- Move the chicken to indirect heat if necessary and continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the Grilled BBQ Chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve with grilled vegetables, corn on the cob, baked potatoes, or fresh coleslaw.
- Leftover chicken makes excellent sandwiches, wraps, salads, or rice bowls.
- Add extra smoked paprika for a deeper smoky flavor.
- Brush on additional BBQ sauce during the final few minutes of grilling if desired.