Bbq Chicken Recipe

bbq chicken recipe

The Best BBQ Chicken Breasts

bbq chicken recipe

The best BBQ chicken breast recipe doesn’t call for complicated marinades or rubs, it’s all about this easy on-the-grill or in-the-oven cooking method sweetened with BBQ sauce for moist and juicy chicken breasts every time.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 4 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4 g, calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 498 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • kosher salt (, to taste)
  • freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
  • 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

Instruction:

  1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat (450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean.
  2. Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat on the other side. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F internal temp (the temp will rise to 165°F as the chicken rests).
  4. Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

bbq chicken recipe

This Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken recipe will be a major win for dinner!

Prep: 10min

Total: 2h5min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 466 Calories, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 719 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, Protein 32 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 c. ketchup
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp. molasses
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp. ground mustard
  • 3 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, and breasts
  • 2 large onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instruction:

  1. Make barbecue sauce: In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, water, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, molasses, and spices. Reserve 1 cup of sauce for later. Add chicken to remaining barbecue sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  2. Make chicken: Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with foil. Place onions on baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Place chicken on top of onions, skin side up, and bake until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°, 30 to 40 minutes.
  3. Turn oven to broil. Brush chicken with reserved barbecue sauce on both sides and broil until skin is crispy and sauce is thickened, 5 minutes.

BBQ Chicken (Grilled)

bbq chicken recipe

This BBQ chicken is insanely juicy, perfectly charred, and glistening with my secret homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for your summer cookout!

Prep: 20min

Total: 80min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 656 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, unSaturated Fat 26 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 3 ½ to 4 pounds (about 12 to 14 pieces) chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in and skin-on)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instruction:

  1. Prep the chicken. Place the chicken thighs on a large baking sheet and bring to room temperature. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  2. Mix the dry rub. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub over the chicken and use your hands to make sure the chicken is well coated on all sides (and under the skin if you’d like).
  3. Prep the grill. Prepare one side of your grill for high, direct heat, leaving the burners on the other side off. If you are using charcoal or wood, make sure there is a cool side to the grill where there are few to no coals. Watch the video above to see how I do this!
  4. Grill the chicken. Lay the chicken on the indirect heat side of the grill, yet close to the heat. Cover, and cook the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping the chicken every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160°F to 165°F.
  5. Brush with BBQ sauce. Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, covered. Flip the chicken, brush with more BBQ sauce, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat this process until the chicken thighs and drumsticks reach 175°F.
  6. Serve. Remove the chicken to a serving plate. Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken

bbq chicken recipe

This is going to be the easiest BBQ chicken you have ever made. I’m not joking! Nothing beats the flavor. This is The Best Crockpot BBQ Chicken recipe ever!

Prep: 5min

Total: 245min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 34 g, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 691 mg, Sugar 26 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste

Instruction:

  1. Season chicken breast lightly ( a small pinch per breast) with some sea salt and place in your crockpot.
  2. In a mixing bowl combine BBQ sauce, Italian dressing, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined.
  3. Pour over chicken, cover and cook on HIGH for 3-4 hours
  4. Once time is up, you can serve the breast whole, or shred with 2 forks. If shredding, recover and let cook in sauce for about 10-15 more minutes to soak up all that delish flavor.
  5. Serve on buns, over rice, in wraps, on a salad or eat a plateful as is! Our favorite way is on fresh rolls, topped with coleslaw.

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FAQ

Do you put BBQ sauce on chicken before cooking?

Most grillers will apply the sauce first and then continue to baste the chicken with sauce while it cooks. This is a common practice, but it can lead to burning your chicken. You want the chicken to slowly cook to perfection and then add the sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking.

What do you soak chicken in before grilling?

Brining Chicken

An extra step to make your grilled chicken extra juicy and the skin crispier is to brine the chicken. A simple brine of 2/3 cup salt and 2/3 cup sugar per gallon of water will do the trick. You should brine boneless chicken for no longer than an hour, or the meat will become too salty.

What is the best way to cook chicken on a BBQ?

Brine Before Grilling to Prevent Dry, Rubbery Chicken

Brining is simply submerging the chicken in a salt-water solution before grilling. This prevents the chicken from overcooking on the grill and also helps it get great grill marks, as the increased surface moisture and sugars brown quickly.

How do I make BBQ chicken without drying it out?

Time, Temperature and Technique
  1. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts. Time: 5 to 6 minutes per side. …
  2. Chicken Tenders. Time: 2 to 3 minutes per side. …
  3. Chicken Wings. Time: 15 to 20 minutes. …
  4. Drumsticks. Time: 30 minutes. …
  5. Thighs (Bone-In) Time: 30 to 40 minutes. …
  6. Boneless Skinless Thighs. …
  7. Skip the Guesswork. …
  8. Use Direct and Indirect Heat.
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Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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