Quick Brined BBQ Chicken Thighs

You cant say no to quick-brined and barbecued chicken thighs; they taste great with the right amount of smoke and spices. This recipe is perfect for a quick and tasty meal because it is easy to make and tastes great.

Ingredients:

• 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• BBQ sauce for basting

Instructions:

Boil water with kosher salt, brown sugar, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper

Add cayenne pepper and mix well

To the brine, add cold water, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and olive oil

Stir the mixture until the sugar and salt are gone

Put the chicken thighs in a shallow dish or a plastic bag that can be closed again, and pour the brine over them

Make sure the chicken is completely covered, then put it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes

Warm up the grill over medium-high heat

Take the chicken out of the brine and use paper towels to dry it

Throw away the brine

Grill chicken thighs for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, basting with BBQ sauce for the last 2 minutes of cooking on each side, until the chicken reaches 165F 74C on the inside

After cooking the chicken, let it rest for a few minutes