Description
This grilled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for your Memorial Day celebration. Juicy, tender chicken coated in a tangy homemade BBQ sauce makes for a crowd-pleasing dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them evenly with the seasoning mix.
- Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6-7 minutes on one side.
- Flip the chicken and brush BBQ sauce on the grilled side. Cook for another 6-7 minutes.
- Flip again, add more BBQ sauce, and cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to use your favorite store-bought BBQ sauce for convenience.
- You can also marinate the chicken overnight for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 25
Keywords: memorial day food, grilled chicken, BBQ chicken, summer recipes, outdoor cooking