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Hickory BBQ Chicken Thighs

Two-Coat Method

Bone-in, skin-on thighs are the best cut for BBQ — they stay juicy, take smoke well, and the skin becomes a crispy, lacquered shell when finished with Curley's Hickory sauce.

Prep Time10 min
Cook Time45 min
Servings4–6
DifficultyEasy

How To Make It

  1. 1

    Preheat grill to medium-high (400°F) or oven to 425°F.

  2. 2

    Toss chicken thighs with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Place skin-side down on grill over indirect heat. Cook covered for 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip thighs and brush generously with Curley's Famous Hickory BBQ Sauce. Continue cooking 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Brush with another layer of sauce. Move to direct heat briefly to caramelize the glaze, 2–3 minutes per side, watching for flare-ups.

  6. 6

    Remove when internal temperature reaches 165°F. Brush with one final coat of sauce and rest 5 minutes before serving.

Pro Tip

The two-coat method is the key — first coat goes on before the glaze sets, second coat goes on at the very end for a sticky, shiny finish.