By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 4
247 cal · 30 min
Grilled Chicken with Chile
Recipe GLPR95b32e6324d965
Succulent bone-in chicken thighs seasoned with pure chile powder and grilled to perfection. A simple, flavorful dish that highlights the natural richness of the meat with just a touch of smoky heat. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
4 large bone-in chicken thighs, with skin (about 2 pounds)
2 teaspoons Pure chile powder
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve better browning and crispier skin.
In a small bowl, combine the chile powder with a generous pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Rub the chile powder mixture evenly over all sides of each chicken thigh, ensuring the seasoning is distributed across both the skin and the flesh.
Place the seasoned chicken thighs skin-side down on the preheated grill. Cook for 12 to 14 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
Flip the chicken thighs and continue grilling for another 10 to 12 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh without touching bone.
Transfer the grilled chicken to a serving plate and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
Comments
This is a stripped-down grilled chicken dish with excellent availability—every ingredient is stocked at every major Charlotte chain, and the cost per serving runs about $2.50 to $3.00 depending on chicken price, which is solid. The 30-minute estimate is honest if you're starting with room-temperature chicken and a hot grill ready; prep is minimal. It's family-friendly, requires no special attention once on the grill, and leftovers reheat well in a microwave or brief oven warming, though they lose some char. The only real drawback is the spice profile—plain chile powder alone can taste flat and one-note without garlic, lime, cumin, or fresh peppers to round it out, so most home cooks will feel the urge to doctor it.
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