GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN (BARBECUE CHICKEN RECIPE)
Say hello to your newest go-to summer staple, the best Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe! This easy recipe utilizes a quick BBQ chicken marinade, a flavorful BBQ chicken dry rub, & indirect grilling, yielding perfectly tender, juicy, & flavorful BBQ chicken every time. The only grilled barbecue chicken recipe you'll need from now on!
Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter
Categories Main Dishes
Time 12h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If you'd like to make BBQ chicken without the skin, tear the skin off of each chicken thigh. If you'd like to make skin-on BBQ chicken, simply trim off any excess skin or fat.
- Add all listed ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Stir to combine. Set aside, or store on your spice rack in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Add the beer (or buttermilk) to a large bowl or ziptop bag. Add in the kosher salt and stir to combine. Add the chicken, submerging all the parts in the beer mixture. Set aside to brine for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 days. If brining longer than 1 hour, be sure to store the chicken in the brine in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the refrigerator. If I have the time, I usually try to brine for at least 12 hours.
- Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat & a second zone of indirect heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes before grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)
- Once the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the brine, patting off any excess moisture with a paper towel. Season generously with salt & the BBQ chicken dry rub. If using skin-on chicken, work your fingers under the skin to season both sides of the skin.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the indirect side of the grill (skin side up, if using skin-on chicken), as close to the fire as possible without being over the direct heat. Cook the chicken, rotating the pieces 180 degrees every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 150 degrees F. Depending on the size of your chicken & the temperature of your grill, this could take as little as 15 minutes or up to 40 minutes.
- Move the chicken over direct heat. If using skin-on pieces, flip the chicken so the skin-side is down. Use a pastry brush to baste the BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce & cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken & cook for 2 minutes more. If using skinless chicken, baste the second side with BBQ sauce; if using skin-on chicken, I suggest not applying BBQ sauce to the skin to keep it nice & crispy. Repeat 2-3 times, until your chicken is as charred & saucy as desired and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Carryover heat will cause the internal temperature to continue to rise as it rests. The chicken will be ready to serve once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite summer side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Sugar 31.1 g, Sodium 1054.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CHIVE AND HERB BUTTER
There's no marinade involved with this recipe. Instead, this compound butter seeps into the hot grilled chicken to infuse all of the delicious herbed flavor.
Provided by Heidi
Time 1h55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In small bowl, combine butter, herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice until well mixed. Lay out large piece of plastic wrap on clean counter. Spoon butter mixture onto bottom third of plastic wrap then roll into log. Refrigerate for hour or until firm.
- Bring grill to high heat and oil it lightly. Brush chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and season chicken breasts with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Let rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- Put chicken on grill along with 4 lemon halves, cut side down. Grill chicken for about 5 minutes per side or until grill marks form and chicken turns golden. Turn off one side of grill and move the chicken breasts to that side, keeping other side of grill on high heat. Remove lemons from grill. Cook chicken for 8-12 minutes or until 185 degrees internal temperature, turning once if needed.
- Slice chive and herb butter into 1/2 inch slices.
- To serve, squeeze grilled lemon half over chicken breast and top with pat of chive and herb butter.
GRILLED CHIVE CHICKEN
A well seasoned chicken using chives 3 times throughout the recipe. Once fresh, an other time in the seasoned salt and then as a garnish. I used all the parts of the chicken so there is something for everyone.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix marinade ingredients together.
- Rub into the chicken pieces, massaging in well.
- Marinade for 1-4 hours.
- Bring to room temperature for 20 minutes before grilling.
- Preheat grill to high. Oil grill and place chicken on to brown both side about 3-4 minutes per side. More to indirect heat. and continue cooking till 165 -170 degrees internal temperature. Do take note that the legs and wings will cook quicker then the whole breasts. Remove as the pieces cook and tent under foil to keep warm.
- Garnish with fresh chive blossoms.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.8, Fat 32.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 138, Sodium 129.1, Carbohydrate 0.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 34.3
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