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Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

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Sweet N Spicy grilled chicken thighs are moist, flavorful, and grilled to perfection!

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Sweet N Spicy Grilled Chicken Thighs

Sweet N Spicy grilled chicken thighs on a baking sheet with grilled asparagus and lemon slices.

Tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs. Coated in a quick and easy sweet n spicy rub and grilled to perfection.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes 12 seconds
Marinade 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes 12 seconds

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoon granulated garlic (or powder)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, onion powder, chili powder, paprika, granulated garlic, oregano, salt, and red pepper mix.
  2. In a bowl or large ziplock bag add your chicken and sprinkle the seasoning mixture and toss until well coated.
  3. Let set 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
  4. Grill chicken thighs covered over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side. Or until internal temp reaches 165 degrees and juices run clear.
  5. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 304Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 4gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 208mgSodium 587mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 1gSugar 4gProtein 42g

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on butteryourbiscuit.com should only be used as a general guideline.

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© Wendie
Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner

 

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  1. Wendie

    Yes, you can you'll just have to cook longer because they have a bone 🙂

  2. Jo Frost

    Can I use bone in with skin thighs? Thank you

  3. Wendie

    Thanks for pinning 🙂 Pinterest will not allow links for that type of "idea pin". That's why I added the URL to copy and paste into your browser. Or you can find the clickable link on my actual Pinterest. Pinterest is a pain in the butt sometimes..lol

  4. Vicky

    This recipe is not opening up in Pinterest. Looks deelish. Pinned.

  5. Wendie

    Yes, you can bake it in the oven 🙂

  6. Evelyn

    Can I make this recipe in the oven? I don’t have a grill.

  7. Wendie

    I'm so happy to hear that Holger!

  8. Holger Diewald

    Very very delicious my whole family live this recipe.

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