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Gourmet BBQ Chicken

Name: Gourmet BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (Trim excess fat); 1 cup BBQ sauce; teaspoon 1 tsp smoked paprika; teaspoon 1/2 tsp garlic powder; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Juicy and flavorful BBQ chicken thighs with a smoky charred exterior, glazed with tangy BBQ sauce. This recipe elevates classic grilled chicken with a gourmet touch perfect for any barbecue enthusiast.

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🤖 AI-Generated Recipe 🧪 Cook at Your Own Adventure American Gluten-free

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Our AI chef has whipped up this recipe using its digital imagination. It might be brilliant, it might be... interesting. That's the adventure! We believe cooking should be playful, experimental, and a little chaotic.

AI Confidence Level:

92% "This should work... probably!"

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Total Time 35 minutes

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Difficulty Easy

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Servings 5

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Category Main Dishes

🥘 Ingredients (AI's Shopping List)

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4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (Trim excess fat)
1 cup BBQ sauce
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional chaos

🔧 Equipment

Required:

Grill
Tongs
Basting brush

⏰ Timing

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 35 min

👩‍🍳 Instructions (The AI's Game Plan)

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1

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F/200°C). Season chicken thighs with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on both sides.

⏱️ 10 min (ish) 🌡️ 400°F/200°C

AI Wisdom: Seasoning both sides ensures flavor throughout
2

Place chicken thighs on the grill, skin side down. Grill for 6-7 minutes until nice grill marks form.

⏱️ 7 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: Grill marks add flavor and visual appeal
3

Flip the chicken thighs, brush generously with BBQ sauce, and grill for another 6-7 minutes. The internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).

⏱️ 7 min (ish) 🌡️ Medium-high heat

AI Wisdom: BBQ sauce caramelizes for a flavorful finish
4

Remove chicken from the grill, let it rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.

⏱️ 5 min (ish)

AI Wisdom: Resting allows the juices to redistribute

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Created on December 21, 2025

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