Chicken BBQ

Chicken BBQ (Barbecue) refers to chicken that has been grilled, smoked, or cooked over an open flame, often marinated or basted with a flavorful sauce. Here's a detailed step-by-step recipe for classic 

Grilled BBQ Chicken:

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs and drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on)
• 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

For the Marinade:

• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

Equipment:

• Grill (charcoal or gas)
• Tongs
• Basting brush

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Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

• Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
• Season both sides of the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.

Step 2: Make the Marinade

• In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Place the chicken in a large resealable bag or a bowl and pour the marinade over the chicken.
• Seal the bag (or cover the bowl) and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor.

Step 3: Preheat the Grill

• Preheat your grill to medium heat (around 350-375°F or 180-190°C).
• For a charcoal grill, let the coals get white-hot, then arrange them for indirect cooking.
• For a gas grill, turn one side on medium and leave the other side off for indirect cooking.

Step 4: Grill the Chicken

• Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow excess marinade to drip off.
• Lightly brush the chicken with olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Place the chicken on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat) with the skin side down first.
• Close the lid and cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning the chicken occasionally to ensure even cooking.

Step 5: Baste with BBQ Sauce

• After the chicken has cooked for 20 minutes, start basting it with BBQ sauce using a basting brush.
• Flip the chicken over and baste the other side as well.
• Continue grilling for another 10-15 minutes, applying more BBQ sauce as desired, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.

Step 6: Final Sear

• Move the chicken over to the hotter part of the grill (direct heat) to sear the skin and caramelize the BBQ sauce.
• Grill for 2-3 minutes per side, but watch carefully to avoid burning the sauce.

Step 7: Rest and Serve

• Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
• Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.