Champion BBQ Grilled Chicken Thighs
If you're looking for a simple backyard grilling recipe packed with bold flavor, these Champion BBQ Chicken Thighs are a perfect choice. Using Big Dog Champion All-Purpose Rub, the chicken develops a savory seasoning crust that locks in juices and delivers rich grilled flavor.
Chicken thighs are ideal for grilling because they stay tender and juicy even over high heat. The Champion Rub enhances the natural flavor of the chicken with a balanced blend of savory spices that work perfectly for backyard BBQ cooking.
This recipe is perfect for:
• backyard BBQ cookouts
• summer grilling nights
• family dinners
• weekend grilling
With crispy skin, juicy meat, and bold seasoning flavor, this grilled chicken recipe is guaranteed to become a backyard favorite.
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
• 6 bone-in chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Big Dog Champion All-Purpose Rub
• 1 tbsp olive oil
Optional garnish
• chopped parsley
• lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat the Grill
Preheat your grill to medium heat (375–400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
2. Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and season generously with Big Dog Champion All-Purpose Rub.
Let the chicken sit for 5–10 minutes before grilling.
3. Grill the Chicken
Place chicken thighs skin-side down on the grill.
Cook for 8–10 minutes per side, turning occasionally to prevent burning.
Grill until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Rest the Chicken
Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
5. Serve
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges and your favorite BBQ sides.
Pitmaster Tips
Start Skin Side Down
Cooking skin-side down first helps develop crispy grilled skin.
Medium Heat is Best
Too much heat can burn the seasoning before the chicken cooks through.
Bone-In Thighs Stay Juicy
Bone-in thighs are more forgiving on the grill and retain moisture.
Perfect Side Dishes
These grilled chicken thighs pair well with:
• grilled corn on the cob
• potato salad
• coleslaw
• roasted vegetables
Featured Ingredient
Big Dog Champion All-Purpose Rub
Champion All-Purpose Rub is a versatile seasoning blend designed to enhance the flavor of beef, chicken, pork, and vegetables. Its balanced savory profile makes it perfect for grilling, smoking, or roasting.
Fire Up the Grill
These Champion BBQ Chicken Thighs prove that great BBQ doesn’t have to be complicated.
Bold flavor. Real ingredients. No fillers.
Now that we fed you… you're family.