Kansas City BBQ Chicken (Grilled or smoked Kansas City-Style BBQ chicken)
These succulent chicken thighs smothered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce create a mouthwatering dish. Whether grilled or smoked, this Kansas City-style BBQ chicken is will work your taste buds to a dance.
Preparation and Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 2-4 hours (optional)
- Cooking Time: 30-45 minutes
Number of Servings
- Servings: 4-6
List of Ingredients
- 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 1 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Create a dry rub by whisking together the vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Dry the chicken thighs by patting them with paper towels, then rub the dry rub mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Â Cover the chicken thighs and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F / 190-200°C).
- Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill, skin side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and have grill marks.
- Brush the chicken thighs generously with the Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, flipping them occasionally to coat both sides evenly.
- Continue grilling the chicken thighs for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Kansas City BBQ chicken thighs hot off the grill, accompanied by extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: Approximately 300 per serving
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 10g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 8g
- Protein: 30g
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Historical and Cultural Significance
Kansas City’s barbecue culture style is characterized by sweet and tangy barbecue sauces, slow-cooked meats, and a love for all things smoky and flavorful
Special Tips
- For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, as they are more flavorful and juicier compared to boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Keep a close eye on the chicken thighs while grilling to prevent burning, as the sugar in the barbecue sauce can caramelize quickly.
- For added depth of flavor, consider smoking the chicken thighs using hickory or apple wood chips before grilling.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve the Kansas City BBQ chicken thighs with classic barbecue sides such as baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and cornbread.
- Offer condiments on the side, including extra barbecue sauce, pickles, and sliced onions
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Kansas City BBQ Chicken Recipe
These succulent chicken thighs smothered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce create a mouthwatering dish. Whether grilled or smoked, this Kansas City-style BBQ chicken is will work your taste buds to a dance.
Ingredients
•8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
•1 cup Kansas City-style barbecue sauce
•2 tablespoons vegetable oil
•1 tablespoon paprika
•1 tablespoon garlic powder
•1 tablespoon onion powder
•1 tablespoon brown sugar
•1 teaspoon salt
•1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Create a dry rub by whisking together the vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Dry the chicken thighs by patting them with paper towels, then rub the dry rub mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken thighs, ensuring they are well coated. Cover the chicken thighs and let them marinate in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375-400°F / 190-200°C).
- Place the chicken thighs on the preheated grill, skin side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and have grill marks.
- Brush the chicken thighs generously with the Kansas City-style barbecue sauce, flipping them occasionally to coat both sides evenly.
- Continue grilling the chicken thighs for 10-15 minutes, or until they are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Once done, remove the chicken thighs from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the Kansas City BBQ chicken thighs hot off the grill, accompanied by extra barbecue sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Special Tips
- For best results, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, as they are more flavorful and juicier compared to boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
- Keep a close eye on the chicken thighs while grilling to prevent burning, as the sugar in the barbecue sauce can caramelize quickly.
- For added depth of flavor, consider smoking the chicken thighs using hickory or apple wood chips before grilling. - Serving Suggestions
-Serve the Kansas City BBQ chicken thighs with classic barbecue sides such as baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, and cornbread.
-Offer condiments on the side, including extra barbecue sauce, pickles, and sliced onions
