Grilled Sweet and Smoky BBQ Chicken Thighs with Homemade Mustard Sauce

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Juicy grilled chicken thighs glazed with a smoky-sweet BBQ sauce paired with a tangy homemade mustard dipping sauce. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 56 minutes, pairs bone-in chicken thighs, olive oil, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 16 min Serves 4 American cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper. Rub this mixture evenly over 8 bone-in chicken thighs. Let marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Step 2: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Place the chicken thighs skin-side down and grill for 6-8 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
  3. Step 3: Flip the chicken thighs and continue grilling for another 6-8 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and juices run clear.
  4. Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup yellow mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper in a bowl until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to serve.
  5. Step 5: Serve the grilled chicken thighs hot, accompanied by the tangy homemade mustard sauce for dipping or drizzling.

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