The Best BBQ Chicken
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Juicy, tender BBQ chicken with a perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. This foolproof recipe delivers restaurant-quality results every time with a caramelized glaze and perfectly cooked meat.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Pat chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, salt, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. Brush chicken pieces lightly with olive oil on all sides. Generously apply the dry rub mixture to all surfaces of the chicken, massaging it in gently. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat grill to medium heat (350-375°F) or preheat oven to 375°F. For grilling, set up a two-zone fire with direct and indirect heat zones.
4. For grilling: Place chicken skin-side down over direct heat. Cook for 5-7 minutes until grill marks appear, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes. Move to indirect heat zone.
5. For oven: Place chicken on a wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
6. In a small bowl, mix BBQ sauce with apple cider vinegar. During the last 10-15 minutes of cooking, brush chicken with sauce. Continue cooking, applying additional sauce layers every 3-4 minutes.
7. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F in the thickest part of the meat. Apply final coat of sauce and remove from heat.
8. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 piece (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories
- 385 calories
- Sugar Content
- 11g
- Sodium Content
- 890mg
- Fat Content
- 18g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 14g
- Fiber Content
- 1g
- Protein Content
- 42g
