Texan Heartland Recipe
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Chicken Thighs
- Servings
- 4
- Prep Time
- Cook Time
Smoky, juicy, and packed with mesquite heat — these BBQ chicken thighs are a Texan Heartland favorite. Our Smoky Mesquite Chipotle Marinade & Sauce doubles as both marinade and finishing glaze, giving every bite that perfect balance of earthy smoke and chipotle spice. Simple to prep, big on flavor — this is backyard barbecue done right.
Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 ½ pounds)
- 1 cup Texan Heartland Smoky Mesquite Chipotle Marinade & Sauce (divided: ½ cup for marinating, ½ cup for basting and finishing)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Lime wedges, for serving
Directions
- Marinate the chicken: Pat chicken thighs dry. Place in a large bowl or zip-top bag and coat with ½ cup of Smoky Mesquite Chipotle Marinade & Sauce, salt, and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2 hours).
- Cook the chicken: Grill method: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down, grill 6–8 minutes, then flip. Continue grilling 15–20 minutes, basting occasionally with reserved sauce, until chicken reaches 175°F internal temperature. Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Arrange chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet, skin-side up. Bake 25–30 minutes, brushing with reserved sauce halfway through, until chicken reaches 175°F internal temperature.
- Finish and serve: Transfer chicken to a platter, brush with extra Smoky Mesquite Chipotle Marinade & Sauce, and serve hot with lime wedges.
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