Best Neelys Barbecue Chicken Recipes

THE NEELY'S BARBEQUE SEASONING

Steps:

• Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
• This seasoning will last up to 6 months.

HONEY ORANGE BBQ CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix the orange juice, olive oil, hot sauce, mustard, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
• Prepare the grill to medium direct heat. Let chicken come to room temperature before grilling.
• Drain the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Grill on each side for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover the lid of the grill. Continue cooking the chicken until it's cooked through, about 25 minutes more.
• While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the grill. Whisk in the honey, orange juice, BBQ sauce, zest, mustard and allspice. Reserve some of the glaze in a small ramekin for serving.
• Brush the chicken pieces with glaze, then flip the chicken, glaze side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Brush second side of the chicken with glaze and flip again. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Remove the chicken from grill to a platter and serve with reserved glaze.

NEELY'S BARBECUE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Barbecue Chicken:.
• Rinse chicken halves in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large bowl or baking dish, coat with Italian dressing and evenly season with Neelys Seasoning. For best results, allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
• If Cooking Inside:.
• Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and brush chicken with Neelys Barbeque Sauce.
• Place into a preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.
• If Grilling Outside:.
• Thirty minutes before you're ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat the grill to a medium temperature, about 275 degrees F preferably over hickory and charcoal.
• Place the chicken halves on grill, meat side down. Cover grill and cook for about 50 minutes. Flip chicken over and let it brown until the chicken becomes golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. The wing and the drumstick should become very tender and will easily pull away at the joints. Brush the chicken with Neelys Barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
• Neelys Italian Dressing:.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the oil and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Makes 1 1/2 cups.
• Neelys Barbecue Seasoning:.
• Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
• Neelys Barbecue Sauce:.
• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
• Makes 3 1/2 cups.

NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE AND DRY RUB SEASONING

Steps:

• 1. Combine all of the sauce ingredients a large saucepan or dutch oven.
• 2. Over high heat, bring ingredients to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Once sauce has come to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer for 2 hours.
• 3. This will save a long time in an air tight bottle or container in the refrigerator.
• 4. NEELY'S SEASONING DRY RUB:
• 5. 1 cup paprika ----3 1/2 tablespoons sugar---1/2 teaspoon onion powder ------Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. If you make extra you can save it in a airtight container or a freezer ziploc baggie for a long time.

NEELYS' BARBEQUE NACHOS

Steps:

• Mound tortilla chips in a pile on a platter. Sprinkle with Neely's Seasoning. Spread chopped pork, beef or chicken on top of chips. Sprinkle with seasoning again and pour the Neely's Barbecue Sauce onto meat. Top with the melted nacho cheese.
• Lightly sprinkle more Neely's Barbecue Seasoning onto cheese. Top with jalapenos for additional spice.
• Mix all ingredients together.
• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients and mix well. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently every 15 minutes, for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

COPYCAT NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
• Cooked uncovered, stirring frequently, for 2 hours.