The Secret to Perfect BBQ Chicken Thighs

Julia shows Bridget how to make the best BBQ Chicken Thighs.
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  • @tomroemmele5046
    @tomroemmele50464 жыл бұрын

    I made this today using the slow smoker. Once the smoke was going I put the chicken with the broth mix on. A little over 2 hours later I placed the chicken directly on the grid, added the glaze and added more rub. Repeated it again an hour later. After an hour, I put them on the gas grill at high temp for 10 minutes for some char. FANTASTIC!

  • @lindaashworth1787
    @lindaashworth17872 жыл бұрын

    Oh my goodness this is so delicious. I live in the country and had to make a couple substitutions. I used jalapeno peppers juice for my hot sause and elderberry seedless jam. The braising liquid is the bomb. After your through with it let it cool then refrigerate. It made the best gravy. After chilling remove the fat from the top and reserve 3 Tbsp for your oil for a delicious gravy. For the gravy 3 Tbsp. Each Flour and chicken fat and make a roux. Add a can of rotel tomatoes and the braising liquid and simmer 15 minutes. While we ate this over rice I dreamed about putting sliced sausage and shrimp for an entirely different meal. This is a great bonus to the chicken. Bravo

  • @atlredninja1
    @atlredninja1 Жыл бұрын

    Had no wood, hot sauce, or apple jelly and it was still stuff of legend…I’ve heard whispers of my chicken 🍗 2 towns away 😂🤣😋

  • @TURTLEORIGINAL

    @TURTLEORIGINAL

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re hilarious 😂😂😂

  • @eltravieso111
    @eltravieso1113 жыл бұрын

    I swear the beginning feels just like an SNL skit

  • @markaitkenguitar

    @markaitkenguitar

    3 жыл бұрын

    Dude 💯

  • @philipbonafede7320
    @philipbonafede73204 жыл бұрын

    Made my mouth water!!! Love the technique!! Going to try it when it cools off outside here in the Mojave Desert!

  • @RobBulmahn
    @RobBulmahn5 жыл бұрын

    You missed a crucial step once you got to the grill: giving the tongs a few test clicks before using them.

  • @juansierra5704

    @juansierra5704

    5 жыл бұрын

    It's much less fun when the grabby ends of the tongs have those silicone covers.

  • @mamofoneteen5178

    @mamofoneteen5178

    5 жыл бұрын

    Juan Sierra ha ha indeed, that’s where I’m going wrong ha ha 👏🏻😉

  • @joseph_b319

    @joseph_b319

    5 жыл бұрын

    Lol

  • @joseph_b319

    @joseph_b319

    5 жыл бұрын

    The whole thing is ruined now

  • @uglyweirdo1389

    @uglyweirdo1389

    5 жыл бұрын

    I substitute for using tongs and fork to pretend to be a robot. Food always turns out fantastic.

  • @michaelselby6102
    @michaelselby6102 Жыл бұрын

    I was a tiny bit skeptical even though I have made dozens of ATK recipes. This is quite an investment in time since I don't have a sous chef gathering my spices. I substituted honey for apple jelly; for some reason there's none in the stores. I don't eat jelly so I didn't have any. Otherwise, I followed the recipe to the letter and I have to admit, that's the best barbeque chicken I've had and I live in Texas.

  • @Cowboy28074
    @Cowboy280744 жыл бұрын

    This cooking show is great! Everything these women say is accurate and good advice! Greetings from a head chef in Finland👍👍

  • @blorac9869
    @blorac98693 жыл бұрын

    It is always a pleasure to watch you all create a masterpiece!

  • @jokerproduction
    @jokerproduction3 жыл бұрын

    I seriously want to know where they filmed this. That drone footage at 3:44 looks like such a beautiful little town set in the valley. Just gorgeous.

  • @alexcarroll9774

    @alexcarroll9774

    3 жыл бұрын

    No idea about that specific town, but if you like those types of settings, just check out pretty much any older small own in Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine.

  • @ladybhive1210

    @ladybhive1210

    3 жыл бұрын

    I know always loved that house they film in it so cozy

  • @danmorano2158

    @danmorano2158

    3 жыл бұрын

    Google search - Rupert, Vermont

  • @jerriwilson6536

    @jerriwilson6536

    2 жыл бұрын

    Its Vermont..My birth state.

  • @roboslug7582
    @roboslug75824 жыл бұрын

    I've made this recipe twice now. The second time I substituted apricot jam for the apple jelly and I thought it tasted even better. That said, this recipe isn't competition-ready for several reasons. First, the chunks of spice in the dry rub are too uneven, so they'd get marked down for appearance, and possibly for flavor if a judge bit into a big chunk of pepper, for instance. Second, competition meats in most BBQ events, have to be cooked solely on charcoal or wood pits. Gas isn't allowed. Third, they didn't remove the skin, scrape it and replace it. So all the big globs of fat under the skin would still be there. That's also a potentially big markdown. Fourth, they didn't brine or inject it. For legit competition chicken, check out Harry Soo's video. He's won numerous major BBQ and grilling competitions. But now that I've said all that, this is a really good recipe for general backyard grilling. It's a very flexible recipe--easy to make and easy to customize. And it's a lot less work than Harry Soo's chicken recipe. Next time I make it, I'll probably try subbing in some orange marmalade for the apple jelly, or possibly some sour cherry or red currant jam.

  • @cnoonan321

    @cnoonan321

    4 жыл бұрын

    Harry Soo is the man! His video is where it's at when it comes to chicken thighs.

  • @tiffanyhanson3701

    @tiffanyhanson3701

    4 жыл бұрын

    Is there. I way to get crispy chicken skin without removing it and putting it back on?

  • @BBQBoss187
    @BBQBoss1875 жыл бұрын

    Omg I just finished making this & I’ll tell you this is some of the best tasting chicken I have ever had. This is a 100% 5 stars. My next date will be having this cooked for her. Great job ladies

  • @thersten
    @thersten4 жыл бұрын

    I Can't wait to try this! looks delicious.

  • @RazorRivetRiot
    @RazorRivetRiot11 ай бұрын

    I always get excited when I see this channel come up in a recipe search!

  • @hollym5873
    @hollym58735 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video. Loved it

  • @bpp325
    @bpp3255 жыл бұрын

    ATK...you guys are GREAT. Thanx for this. 👍👍

  • @jdblack9703
    @jdblack97032 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I’m going to do my version of this right now. Thank you.

  • @gristlevonraben
    @gristlevonraben5 жыл бұрын

    Looks absolutely deliscious!

  • @frankgonzalez222
    @frankgonzalez2224 жыл бұрын

    It looks awesome! Will definitely give it a try.

  • @hvacdr
    @hvacdr5 жыл бұрын

    Did all this to a t but used honey glaze and just propane grill no smoke. Turned out insanely good. This video is awesome

  • @jamieb.stanford3683
    @jamieb.stanford36834 жыл бұрын

    I love your program. Thank you beautiful ladies

  • @Ananggadipa
    @Ananggadipa3 жыл бұрын

    I love how they play three specific guitar chord every lapsed time.

  • @robertbaker3174

    @robertbaker3174

    3 жыл бұрын

    I think you have attention deficit too!

  • @PimJam

    @PimJam

    3 жыл бұрын

    A Major, E Major, B Major ;-)

  • @CJDavislife

    @CJDavislife

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know I'm not the only one!

  • @musemuseique
    @musemuseique3 жыл бұрын

    I love this show! So thorough! Learned more than the Food Network. And, that they have credited recipes takes the cake!

  • @joeb1den114

    @joeb1den114

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just shut up, ok? I’m trying to watch.

  • @bobsmith3790
    @bobsmith37903 жыл бұрын

    I’ll definitely try that soon. Looks great!

  • @KeithOutWest
    @KeithOutWest4 жыл бұрын

    I love this channel. So many good ideas and tips!

  • @nikki3321100
    @nikki33211005 жыл бұрын

    The land was so beautiful. Tfs

  • @glennover6046
    @glennover60464 жыл бұрын

    Merry Christmas! Just made them for Christmas dinner! Cooked them in the oven for 40 minutes then on the charcoal grill, indirect heat for 30 minutes. Perfect! Best barbecue chicken thighs I ever made!

  • @reynalagunas847

    @reynalagunas847

    4 жыл бұрын

    Oven temp ?

  • @dianagreen3089
    @dianagreen30894 жыл бұрын

    Am excited to try this tomorrow for Sunday dinner delicious looking recipe

  • @frankashby6235
    @frankashby62354 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful recipe. The honey was a great substitution in the glaze . I also pulled the skin back and removed the fat. Added my savory rub directly to the exposed meat, place the skin back on and used your rub one the king side. Skin was crisp and tasted wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing.

  • @ozaernajim4315

    @ozaernajim4315

    4 жыл бұрын

    how long did it take for it to cook ?

  • @frankashby6235

    @frankashby6235

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@ozaernajim4315 I think it was about 1 hrs as I was running my Primo @ about 375. Just enough to have a couple glasses of Vino

  • @melaniebrantner3871
    @melaniebrantner38715 жыл бұрын

    That's the best . Must try ! excellent .

  • @andybowman7462
    @andybowman74624 жыл бұрын

    OH WOW ! Just a great recipe ....I’m going to try it for sure ! 👍👍🇨🇦🇨🇦

  • @EverydayMuscle
    @EverydayMuscle4 жыл бұрын

    I tried this recipe several times with a couple tweaks and it came out amazing each time i've done this!

  • @MrNephste
    @MrNephste4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you girlfriends, or ladies if you prefer. Just cooked these chicken thighs and mmm, the only thing I changed was apple jam for Marmalade as we don't have apple jam in Australia and a little less hot sauce as my wife doesn't like it hot. Definitely a KEEPER. Steve from Australia.

  • @KevinHullinger
    @KevinHullinger5 жыл бұрын

    I made this exact recipe tonight except I used a Weber kettle. I’ve been grilling/smoking chicken for 25 years. This is total perfection ❤️. If you haven’t tried this your missing something in your life!!! My go too from now on. Thank you 🙏 learning new stuff from you ladies on a daily basis. I’m reaching outside my comfort zone and does it taste good!!!! ❤️

  • @tiffanyhanson3701

    @tiffanyhanson3701

    4 жыл бұрын

    Does the skin come out rubbery or slimy though by braising it first? I’m used to searing the chicken skin first - I can’t deal with chicken skin if it isn’t sort of crispy.

  • @KevinHullinger

    @KevinHullinger

    4 жыл бұрын

    Tiffany Hanson i was same way. It it’s moist and tender with little bit of char. You have to try it.

  • @gg-qt7io
    @gg-qt7io5 жыл бұрын

    Love your cooking shows

  • @douglas939
    @douglas939 Жыл бұрын

    Made this today. Amazing!

  • @MyHomemadeFoods
    @MyHomemadeFoods5 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful recipe 👍 👍

  • @tanandfree1
    @tanandfree15 жыл бұрын

    Love the videos and I’ve learned so much too

  • @mydoglayla5045
    @mydoglayla50455 жыл бұрын

    Love this show! And you two are the best!

  • @metislamestiza3708
    @metislamestiza3708 Жыл бұрын

    by FAR the BEST bar b q chicken we've EVER had. we subbed peach jam for the apple jelly. absolutely lip smacking good! thanks for a superb recipe ATK!

  • @tmt3253
    @tmt32535 жыл бұрын

    love your show

  • @lakermark2006
    @lakermark20063 жыл бұрын

    Help, we just made these and I'm in a food coma. If I dont make it: it was well worth it.

  • @TheColdkross
    @TheColdkross5 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely wonderful ladies, thank you so much! I've been watching every darn grilling video on KZread before finding this one, and your is tops! I have a gas grill, so most of the other videos were of fancy charcoal Webers with ceramic inserts and all sorts of toys I don't have. A fantastic video and I can't wait to try out my own version! I wonder if you've ever brined the chicken before this processes?

  • @joanmsuri3954
    @joanmsuri39544 жыл бұрын

    First time using the grill and it came out delicious. Thank you, my family can't believe I made it.😋

  • @antoniomontana6061
    @antoniomontana60614 жыл бұрын

    Great Job - looks fire n prob tastes phenomenal!!

  • @wildliferescue8784
    @wildliferescue87844 жыл бұрын

    Tried this recipe, came out EXCELLENT. Just followed your directions. Easy as could be. Well...I did make one little switch-eroo. I used orange marmalade instead of the apple jelly. (I don't like apple jelly)

  • @JohnLaudun
    @JohnLaudun5 жыл бұрын

    I love you two. It’s so nice to see on air hosts that like each other.

  • @48956l

    @48956l

    4 жыл бұрын

    I actually kind of like when they hate each other lol

  • @lpetarp3915

    @lpetarp3915

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@48956l which ones hate each other

  • @48956l

    @48956l

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@lpetarp3915 www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/pan-fried-salmon-recipe2-1914129 This one is pretty funny for that reason

  • @brianduffy1779
    @brianduffy17793 жыл бұрын

    loved the quick review at end

  • @Danny-rf1de
    @Danny-rf1de Жыл бұрын

    I love all the ideas they do on here

  • @kieranjanczur8069
    @kieranjanczur80693 жыл бұрын

    Amazing Recipe!

  • @SteveMillerhuntingforfood
    @SteveMillerhuntingforfood5 жыл бұрын

    That is an excellent execution of BBQ chicken thighs. It's my dinner tonight.

  • @vulcan156
    @vulcan1563 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe, many thanks for sharing. It tasted wonderful. Also great to hear someone pronouncing Worcestershire properly for a change. Keep up the good work.

  • @nancyfoley174
    @nancyfoley1744 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Love your show.

  • @bobbauldock3846
    @bobbauldock38462 жыл бұрын

    Thank You again, another home run!

  • @watermain48
    @watermain484 жыл бұрын

    Looked fantastic.

  • @catherineshaw886
    @catherineshaw8865 жыл бұрын

    Great Recipe, I Can't Wait To Try It Out.😄

  • @stevenbumpus3468
    @stevenbumpus34683 жыл бұрын

    I was awesome. I didn't have apple jelly, I used a tbsp of apple and honey. I also used thighs and breast, but cut into the breast, they were cooked close to the same time. A winner recipe, that was worth the steps. Since I brined the chicken, I used half the salt. Worked great.

  • @martinramirezmi5457
    @martinramirezmi54572 жыл бұрын

    I need you two ladies to move in with me and cook all of my meals, lol. Great video girls!

  • @howisitcooked3766
    @howisitcooked37665 жыл бұрын

    looks so good

  • @MrJoeinz
    @MrJoeinz3 жыл бұрын

    Looks tremendous !

  • @wesleycorbin696
    @wesleycorbin6964 ай бұрын

    Great recipe ❤

  • @bishlap
    @bishlap2 жыл бұрын

    This show continues to be popular (with me, at least) bc their recipes aren't 25 ingredients and difficult. Thanks for keeping it simple.

  • @jay70328

    @jay70328

    2 жыл бұрын

    that was simple?

  • @bishlap

    @bishlap

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@jay70328 yes.

  • @kconrad5893

    @kconrad5893

    Жыл бұрын

    They do produce fantastic recipes but you’re insane if you think they’re simple. 😂

  • @mantistoboggan2676

    @mantistoboggan2676

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kconrad5893i simple and easy arent the same thing

  • @cjkent3300
    @cjkent33004 жыл бұрын

    Great job ladies...

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy5 жыл бұрын

    Nice! Thanks.

  • @phillieb30
    @phillieb305 жыл бұрын

    Looks delicious!! And I bet every negative commenter on this upload would devour the chicken.🙌

  • @larrysloan8020
    @larrysloan80205 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @wildbill3006
    @wildbill30064 жыл бұрын

    Hi, can you tell me what brand are the mixing bowls that you use in this video? Thanks.

  • @shumardi1
    @shumardi14 жыл бұрын

    Looks good!

  • @karenwoodruff3533
    @karenwoodruff3533 Жыл бұрын

    WOW, just W O W ! Thanks for this recipe!!!!

  • @maureenlegros1726
    @maureenlegros17264 жыл бұрын

    Hands down best chicken ever! Thanks for making me popular!

  • @Saladmama57
    @Saladmama575 жыл бұрын

    Now I'm drooling. Thanks for this great technique and recipe!

  • @timbowen8749
    @timbowen87492 жыл бұрын

    I love these two women! They are the best

  • @semco72057
    @semco720575 жыл бұрын

    Those barbeque chicken thighs are looking great and I love chicken and who doesn't. Seeing you all prepare and cook them left me hungry and wishing to have a few of them in a plate myself.

  • @robertschneider2189
    @robertschneider21895 жыл бұрын

    I made this tonight. Yummy is an understatement. I may remember Julia in my will after eating this. It was that good

  • @stephanieyeminez89
    @stephanieyeminez895 жыл бұрын

    Hi from cal city ca. Thank you

  • @frankpanico7613
    @frankpanico761324 күн бұрын

    Thank you awesome

  • @davidsotovega9113
    @davidsotovega91135 жыл бұрын

    Yummy!🍗

  • @TurkeyDart
    @TurkeyDart4 жыл бұрын

    Great tasting chicken. Made it several times

  • @clintwhatley7981
    @clintwhatley79814 жыл бұрын

    These girls are a winning combo.

  • @mamofoneteen5178
    @mamofoneteen51785 жыл бұрын

    Oh man, wow!

  • @Sku11Hax
    @Sku11Hax3 ай бұрын

    I'm from europe and in my opinion this is one of the areas where you really shine

  • @bryanbartlett5715
    @bryanbartlett57155 жыл бұрын

    I'm gonna try it!! Thank you.

  • @yanetrodriguezcruz3609
    @yanetrodriguezcruz36092 жыл бұрын

    Covered with sauce. Delicious , specially if they are frozen 👍😊

  • @russellramsay1947
    @russellramsay19473 жыл бұрын

    Texas loves you !

  • @bradanderson1024
    @bradanderson10243 жыл бұрын

    These girls know how to cook. Fun to try their receipes.

  • @bluu_ice6554
    @bluu_ice65545 жыл бұрын

    This show reminds me of one of my fave E40 songs. Pop yo collar! And the food looks amazing!

  • @mdmuzammilmemon7187
    @mdmuzammilmemon71873 жыл бұрын

    Love u r channel and methods. Love from india Hyderabad.

  • @kathysanchez5945
    @kathysanchez59454 жыл бұрын

    So yummy!!!

  • @dannyb0325
    @dannyb03255 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe , going to give this a try on my kettle .. BTY, what kind of grill is that ? Love the little slide out tray for smoking chips 😊👍

  • @timmoore6055

    @timmoore6055

    4 жыл бұрын

    I caught a look at the emblem on it. It is a DCS grill; some are on sale, starting at $2,239 and up. A tad bit out of my price range... :)

  • @tomtommyl805
    @tomtommyl8054 жыл бұрын

    A BBQ sauce that uses High Fructose corn syrup is not a contender AFAIC since that is a cheaters shortcut to thicken it. The best BBQ sauces out there use tomato paste. But that's JMO. Love your show !! I'm doing this recipe as I watch (but used a different sauce). Good chicken on the Big Green egg today !

  • @alfonsoacastro

    @alfonsoacastro

    4 жыл бұрын

    What sauce do you use ? Cheers?

  • @tragamonedas008
    @tragamonedas0085 жыл бұрын

    Hi there: Maybe you may start a new series; ..."BBQ Divas". Congrats!!!!

  • @CitizenPerkins
    @CitizenPerkins5 жыл бұрын

    Great recipe! I'll have to remember it when it gets sunny out here in SoCal again! 👍😎

  • @telly357.
    @telly357.4 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome

  • @muzzgit
    @muzzgit3 жыл бұрын

    You can do this the other way around too ... BBQ first on HIGH but only cook about 1/4 to give the flavour then chill overnight .. then bring up to room temp (safely) amd finish in a hot oven and serve immediately. This works well when you want to serve a lot of people, half the cooking is done the night before. Works with breast meat too with (skin on).

  • @juansierra5704
    @juansierra57045 жыл бұрын

    This is a great recipe! I used a little less hot sauce personally, but otherwise it has great flavor .

  • @v.k.winner7766
    @v.k.winner77662 жыл бұрын

    Nervous Nelly here. My chicken is in the rub and awaiting the grill. My 1st grill; only one burner (not sure how I will control heat!). Sauce and glaze are standing by. Decreased the hot sauce 'cause I"m a wienie; and decreased brn sugar because my bottled BBQ sauce is sweet, too. LOVE this channel!!

  • @v.k.winner7766

    @v.k.winner7766

    2 жыл бұрын

    The chicken turned out Great!! even with not much control of heat. I leaned that a foil wood chips pack works, but it needs to go on sooner. I cooked a salmon filet on the grill with some zucchini while the chicken rested. Damn! We're a great team!! LOL!

  • @bosco008
    @bosco0084 жыл бұрын

    Made this last night. Absolutely amazing! Best BBQ chicken I've ever made. Might tone down the hot sauce next time.

  • @rdvqc
    @rdvqc5 жыл бұрын

    Nice grill!

  • @danieldinkler7360
    @danieldinkler7360 Жыл бұрын

    The finishing "Brush" is known as a "Mop" here in Texas and can be done with a sprig of rosemary. This is actually grilled chicken with BBQ sauce. Looks good!

  • @Nclght

    @Nclght

    Жыл бұрын

    If you know anything about bbq you'd know it's known as a "mop" everywhere and probably started in North Carolina where smoking whole hog had it's origins in this country and due to the size of the meat, mopping as opposed to basting or spritzing vinegar sauce is a necessity.

  • @debrankine6453
    @debrankine64535 жыл бұрын

    You guys are the master of continuity!