Chiavetta’s Chicken Recipe: Perfect BBQ Chicken At Home
Chiavetta’s Chicken Recipe features juicy grilled chicken thighs marinated in classic Chiavetta’s Marinade. This easy recipe delivers bold, tangy flavor with minimal prep—perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (you can also use drumsticks or breasts)
- 1 cup Chiavetta's Chicken Marinade
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for grilling)
Instructions
- 1
Take the chicken thighs and put them in a shallow dish or big ziplock bag.
- 2
Pour the Chiavetta’s Chicken Marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- 3
Seal the bag or cover the dish, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is even better. Trust me, the longer, the tastier!
- 4
Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 375°F). If you’re using a charcoal grill, aim for an even layer of hot coals.
- 5
To keep the grill grates from sticking, lightly oil them.
- 6
Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess drip off.
- 7
Place the chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for about 20 minutes.
- 8
When the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, turn it over and continue cooking it for another 10 to 20 minutes.
- 9
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- 10
Enjoy that juicy, flavorful, and perfectly grilled chicken!