Apple Cinnamon Glazed Chicken Thighs
Juicy, smoky and dripping with flavor. These chicken thighs get hit with a sweet and tangy apple glaze that caramelizes beautifully, giving you that perfect balance of crispy char and sticky goodness.
Equipment
- grill
- tongs
- saucepan
- wooden spatula
- BBQ mop or brush
- cutting board
- knives
- instant read thermometer
Ingredients
- 2-3 lbs. bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- BBQ Rub of Choice
- ½ C cinnamon-flavored applesauce
- ½ C BBQ sauce
- ¼ C molasses
- ½ C hot honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt + more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the Apple Cinnamon Glaze:
- Add the applesauce plus the next 4 ingredients in a bowl and mix until well combined. Season with salt to taste and set aside until ready to use.
For the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to 350-375 degrees. Meanwhile, trim the chicken thighs of any excess fat or skin, discarding waste as needed. Next, season the chicken with the BBQ rub. Repeat this step until all thighs have been seasoned.
- Once the grill has preheated, add the chicken skin-side up. Once the chicken registers ~165 degrees, liberally apply the sauce using a pastry brush, mop, or dunk method (my favorite) until all the thighs are thoroughly coated. Continue to cook until the internal temperature registers ~180-190 degrees and the sauce has tacked on. Once this occurs, set the chicken thighs aside and shut off the grill.
To Finish:
- Plate the chicken thighs and serve with sides of choice. Enjoy!