Maria's Grilled Spicy Chicken Thighs

This is a flavorful blend of spices that will enhance all your grilled meats. When I make this entree, I double the spice mix and save it for other foods. It can also be sprinkled on vegetables! For instance use the spice rub on Mexican Butternut Squash.

It is easy to adjust the amount of spiciness. This recipes is for mild spice. Want more? Just add more cayenne or use a spicy BBQ sauce.

Rub

  • 1 Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Pinch of cayenne
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 12 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, about 3 pounds
  • Barbecue Sauce, your favorite bottled or homemade

Prepare rub by mixing all spices together in a bowl.

To prepare the chicken, remove any big pieces of fat using kitchen shears. Place the thighs on a large cookie sheet . Using clean hands, sprinkle the seasoning on the chicken, and rub the seasoning all over. Place the thighs in 2 gallon Ziplock bags and refrigerate until ready to grill.

Preheat a clean grill to high heat. 

Reduce grill heat to medium. Place thighs on grill over direct medium heat. Cook for 6-8 minutes per side, turn over, brush BBQ sauce on top and cook for another 6-8 minutes or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F.

When done, remove from grill and serve hot.


Categories:   COOKBOOK 

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