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Direct Heat BBQ Chicken Thighs

Crispy crackly skin w/ wicked tender meat
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Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 hour 45 minutes
Dry Brine2 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 Skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Seasoned Salt

  • 1/4 cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt
  • 1.5 tbsp Caster Sugar
  • 2 tbsp turmeric
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp granulated garlic
  • 1/2 tbsp granulated onion
  • 1/2 tbsp ground mustard
  • 1 tsp ground celery seed

Instructions

  • Take chicken thighs out of packaging and pat dry.
    There's no need to trim any fat or skin - it will render without an issue.

Make Seasoned Salt

  • In a bowl combine the ingredients in the specified quantities.
    1/4 cup Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt, 1.5 tbsp Caster Sugar, 2 tbsp turmeric, 2 tbsp paprika, 1 tbsp granulated garlic, 1/2 tbsp granulated onion, 1/2 tbsp ground mustard, 1 tsp ground celery seed

Season Thighs and then Dry Brine for 2 Hours

  • Season the skin and meat side of the thighs. You can be somewhat liberal.
  • Put into your refrigerator to dry brine for 2 hours.

Get Your Grill Setup to 300-325F for Direct Heat BBQ

  • Put chicken thighs meat side down.
  • Allow the thighs to grill this way for 1 hour and 20 minutes OR until the internal temperature is 185F.

Once at 185F or 1 hour and 20 minutes Later, Put the Thighs Skin Side Down

  • Allow the thighs to grill for 15 minutes.
  • Then check the skin to - tap the surface, it should sound hollow and look crispy.
    If it's still soft, continue grilling skin side down.

Once the Skin is Crispy and the Internal is 200F+, Rest the Thighs

  • Rest on a plate for 15-20 minutes - don't cover with foil.
    Then enjoy!