Grilled BBQ Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
4 hrs 20 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
4 hrs 55 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, International
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Description
This recipe calls for skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks seasoned with salt and pepper, marinated for at least 4 hours in a mixture of BBQ sauce, honey, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. After marinating and draining, the chicken is patted dry, brushed with canola oil, and grilled over medium heat to develop char marks. It is then moved to a cooler part of the grill, covered, and cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F. The chicken is basted with reserved BBQ sauce during the final grilling for a sticky, flavorful glaze.
The marinade combines sweet, tangy, and smoky elements infusing the chicken deeply. Grilling skin-on pieces provides a crispy exterior with moist, juicy meat inside. The multi-stage grilling ensures even cooking while protecting against flare-ups that can char the exterior excessively.
Grilled BBQ Chicken works well served as a main course for cookouts or family dinners. It pairs nicely with classic sides like coleslaw, baked beans, or cornbread. The marinade can be adjusted for spiciness or sweetness based on preference.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds chicken thighs skin-on
- 3 pounds chicken drumsticks skin-on
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
For the BBQ sauce mixture
- 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce such as Stubb’s Original BBQ Sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and BBQ sauce mixture; marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
- Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Preheat grill to medium heat.
- Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Increase heat to medium high heat; move chicken to cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15-20 minutes.
- Brush with reserved BBQ sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
For the BBQ sauce mixture
- In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, Dijon, vinegar, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Reserve 1 cup and set aside.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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