Description
Sizzling BBQ Bacon Wrapped Chicken Thighs deliver pure smoky comfort right from your grill, turning simple ingredients into a mouthwatering meal that brings backyard barbecue dreams to life with crispy, flavorful results your friends will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 6 chicken thighs
- 12 bacon strips
Seasoning Blend:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- ¼ cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Grab paper towels and thoroughly dab 6 chicken thighs to eliminate excess moisture.
- Combine 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a small mixing bowl.
- Sprinkle the entire seasoning blend uniformly across both surfaces of each chicken thigh.
- Take 2 bacon strips per chicken thigh and carefully wrap them completely around the meat, ensuring full coverage.
- Use toothpicks to anchor bacon strips if they seem loose or likely to unravel during cooking.
- Fire up your grill to medium-high heat, targeting exactly 375°F.
- Carefully position bacon-wrapped chicken thighs directly on clean grill grates.
- Grill for 10-12 minutes on the first side, allowing bacon to transform into a crispy golden layer.
- Rotate chicken thighs and continue grilling for another 10-12 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- During the final 3-4 minutes, generously brush ¼ cup BBQ sauce across the surface of each thigh.
- Confirm chicken has reached a safe internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Transfer grilled thighs to a resting plate and allow 5 minutes for juices to redistribute.
- Remove all toothpicks before serving and savor your hot, flavorful creation.
Notes
- Make sure your bacon is slightly thinner so it crisps perfectly around the chicken thighs without burning.
- Select chicken thighs with similar sizes to ensure even cooking and consistent doneness across all pieces.
- For a low-carb version, choose a sugar-free BBQ sauce or use a dry rub without added sugars.
- Wooden toothpicks should be soaked in water for 10 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-24 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg