Should I set and keep a high cooking temperature when Cooking BBQ chicken thighs?
Generally, YES!
When broiling BBQ chicken thighs, it’s best to set the broiler to high heat, typically about 260°C (500°F). This high heat will help to caramelize the BBQ sauce and give the chicken a nice charred exterior. But we need to adjust the BBQ temperature based on the practical cooking status, if the chicken thighs are closed to be over cooked, we need to lower the temperature and let the heat adjust the cook; while if the chicken thighs are apparently under cooked, we need to turn up the cooking temperature for more heat;
Thus, we need to keep monitoring the cooking temperature in the whole course of cooking BBQ chicken thighs with meat thermometers such as JIMUTO INSTANT READ THERMOMETER.
How long should we BBQ chicken thighs?
The cooking time for broiling BBQ chicken thighs can vary depending on the size of the thighs and the distance from the broiler. On average, it takes about 6-8 minutes per side, but it’s important to use a meat thermometer such as JIMUTO INSTANT READ THERMOMETER to ensure the internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) for safe consumption.
Thus, we had better use some kitchen timer such as JIMUTO KITCHEN TIMER to monitor and master the cooking time when cooking BBQ chicken thighs to make sure that they will not be over cooked or under cooked.
Marinating the chicken thighs is a must step before cooking BBQ them?
Yes, marinating the chicken thighs before broiling can enhance the flavor and tenderness of the meat. You can marinate the thighs in your favorite BBQ sauce or a mixture of spices, oil, and vinegar for at least 30 minutes before broiling.
Two tips for your reference:
- Make sure which flavor you would like to cook, then choose its corresponding BBQ sauce and ingredients;
- Pay attention to the time of marinating, so use a kitchen timer such as JIMUTO KITCHEN TIMER to master the marinating time, or their flavor will be affected;
How can I keep the BBQ sauce avoid being burned when cooking BBQ thighs?
To prevent the BBQ sauce from burning while broiling, you can apply the sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. This will allow the sauce to caramelize without burning. You can also use a brush to lightly coat the chicken thighs with the sauce to create a thin, even layer.
And if the BBQ sauce is over cooked, please remove them in time, or if the BBQ sauce is dropped by the heat and add the new BBQ sauce back to the thighs.
Is broiling BBQ chicken thighs in the oven a good choice?
Yes, you can broil BBQ chicken thighs in the oven. Simply preheat the broiler, place the chicken thighs on a broiler pan or baking sheet, and broil them according to the recipe instructions. But you need to pay special attention to its cooking temperature and time.
Any other cooking methods should we take to cook BBQ chicken thighs?
Yes! We can cook chicken thighs by grilling, sous vide cooking and frying. No matter which cooking method we use to cook chicken thighs, we need to and have to pay attention to the sauce, the cooking temperature and the cooking time.
