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Grilled BBQ Chicken

Tender, juicy chicken grilled to perfection with a sweet and sticky barbecue glaze! Includes the easiest marinade ever.

Prep Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , International

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 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

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  1. Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
  2. 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.
  3. Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Preheat grill to medium heat.
  5. Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 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.
  7. Brush with reserved BBQ sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  8. Serve immediately.
For the BBQ sauce mixture
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  1. In a medium bowl, combine BBQ sauce, honey, Dijon, vinegar, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder. Reserve 1 cup and set aside.