Description
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Grilled BBQ Chicken, a quintessential dish that will elevate your summer gatherings and weeknight dinners. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a smoky, tangy homemade BBQ sauce that promises to infuse every bite with rich flavors. Ideal for family cookouts or cozy dinners at home, this grilled chicken is not only delicious but also healthy, packed with protein and low in carbs. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Get ready to fire up the grill!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
- ¼ cup tomato paste
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large dish, whisk together tomato paste, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, sweet smoked paprika, and salt until smooth. Add chicken thighs and toss to coat. Marinate for at least one hour or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the Grill: Set up your grill for direct heat cooking while ensuring indirect heat is available.
- Grill the Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill; cook until browned and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (approximately 15 minutes per batch). Use indirect heat if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg