Low Sodium Chicken Thighs

If you have to watch your sodium intake, or even if you don’t, this recipe is great! It combines, braising, smoke and an awesome glaze thats sure to please any barbecue lover! I know some of you are thinking, “No salt?” but I’m tellin’ y’all the flavor packed in this recipe will surprise you, so don’t be salty!

Heres what you need:

9-10 Skin On Chicken Thighs

Bo B Q Sodium Free Rub

Aluminum Pan (around 9”x13”)

Braising Liquid:

1/2C Low Sodium Chicken Broth

1/2C Sodium Free BBQ Sauce

6 Cloves of Garlic (sliced)

3Tbsp Low Sodium Worcestershire Sauce

2 Tbsp Sodium Free Hot Sauce

Glaze:

2Tbsp Apple Jelly

2Tbsp Sodium Free BBQ Sauce

1Tbsp Brown Sugar

1Tbsp Sodium Free Hot Sauce

1 Clove Garlic (minced)

Directions:

1.    Lets start by placing the thighs in the aluminum pan and season both sides with Bo B Q Sodium Free Rub. Place in the fridge for 1 hour with the skin side up.

2.    While the chicken rests, make the braise and the glaze in separate bowls.

3.    Next we want to set up the grill. We are wanting to cook these thighs indirect (opposite the hot coals/burners) and we want some smoke flavor, so make sure you add some wood chips/chunks when you preheat. I recommend applewood for this recipe.

4.    After the hour has passed, we’re gonna pour the braising liquid over the thighs and head out to the grill.

5.    Place the pan, opposite the heat and cook for 30 minutes at about 350 degrees.

6.    Once the 30 minutes has passed, remove the pan from the grill and place the thighs directly on the grill grate where the pan was (opposite the heat).

7.    Brush the glaze over the thighs and sprinkle them with again with Bo B Q Sodium Free Rub. Cook for another 15 minutes.

8.    Now we’re going to brush them again with the glaze and cook for another 20-25 minutes or until the meat registers 162 degrees.

9.    Remove the thighs from the grill, cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.