Best Memphis Barbecue Chicken Recipes

MEMPHIS BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients except chicken in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• 2. Grill chicken over medium-low coals for 35 minutes, turning occasionally.
• 3. Baste with sauce; grill an additional 25 minutes or until the chicken is done, basting frequently with the remaining sauce.

MEMPHIS BARBECUE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl toss the chicken wings with the vegetable oil, salt and pepper then line up on the baking sheet in a single layer.
• Bake until wings are crispy and browned for 40-45 minutes.
• Remove the cooked wings and add them to a large bowl and toss them with the Memphis Barbecue Sauce, then bake them for an additional 5 minutes.

MEMPHIS STYLE BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• The night prior, mix all dry rub ingredients in a bowl until it appears uniform. Apply the rub to the chicken thighs and let it rest in the refrigerator overnight.
• An hour prior to barbecuing, soak the wood chips in water in the aluminum pan.
• Prepare the grill by dividing the charcoal into two piles on the sides of the charcoal tray, leaving enough room in the center for the aluminum pan to fit.
• Set the grill temperature between 300 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Add charcoal or restrict airflow through the grill as needed.
• Set the chicken thighs on the center of the grill, directly on top of the aluminum pan. Cook for at least 45 minutes, or when the internal meat temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Remove the chicken thighs from the grill, and allow them to rest for at least five minutes before serving.

BEST MEMPHIS BBQ DRY RUB

Steps:

• Whisk brown sugar, black pepper, paprika, white pepper, red pepper flakes, salt, chili powder, and garlic powder together in a bowl. Store in an airtight container.

MEMPHIS-STYLE SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium heat.
• Trim and discard excess fat from chicken.
• Grill 10 min. on each side. Meanwhile, mix remaining ingredients until blended.
• Brush chicken with half the barbecue sauce mixture; grill 10 min. or until chicken is done (165ºF), turning and brushing occasionally with remaining barbecue sauce mixture.

MEMPHIS BARBECUE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the mustard, salt and cayenne pepper; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until desired consistency, 10-15 minutes. Cool., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Use as a basting sauce for grilled meats.