Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs & Steaks

Juicy bone-in chicken thighs and tender steaks glazed with BBQ sauce on the grill. Everything cooks hot and fast with a caramelized, smoky finish.

Total time
25 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
48g
Grilled BBQ Chicken Thighs & Steaks
casualsatisfyingamericanchickenbeefjuicycrispyweeknight

Ingredients

4 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat grill to medium-high (around 375°F). Pat chicken and steaks dry with paper towels.

  2. Step 2

    Season chicken thighs and steaks generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

  3. Step 3

    Grill chicken skin-side down for 6 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 5 minutes more.

  4. Step 4

    Sear steaks 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, then move to cooler zone to finish.

  5. Step 5

    Brush chicken and steaks with BBQ sauce, then grill 3 more minutes until edges caramelize.

  6. Step 6

    Transfer to a plate and rest 2 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • gas or charcoal grill
  • paper towels
  • tongs
  • brush or basting tool
  • meat thermometer (optional)

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.