Best 5 Dry Rubbed Bbq Chicken Recipes
Are you craving a juicy, flavorful dry-rubbed BBQ chicken that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further! This article will guide you through the steps of selecting the perfect chicken, creating a flavorful rub, and cooking techniques to achieve a perfectly crispy skin and tender, succulent meat. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more!
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BBQ CHICKEN RUB
Skip the store-bought seasoning and try this homemade bbq chicken rub. Use this easy spice mix on your favorite cut of chicken for the BEST bbq chicken.
Provided by Julie Clark
Categories Main Dish
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
- Season drumsticks (or chicken pieces of your choice) with BBQ seasonings and let sit for 30 minutes.
- Grease grill and preheat oven medium high heat.
- Add drumsticks and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping every 4-5 minutes or until it reaches 175-180 degrees internally. Brush with olive oil half way through grilling if you'd like. This is optional!
- Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
DRY RUB FOR RIBS OR CHICKEN
Use this delicious rub on ribs or chicken. Rub into ribs or chicken and refrigerate overnight.
Provided by Love to cook
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 1755.8 mg, Sugar 28.2 g
SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS
When it's too cold outside to barbecue, I drum this up in the oven for family gatherings! The dry-rub barbecue has so much flavor versus using the sauce. And when you make your own dry rub, you'll never buy it in the store again. This is a must-try, family-favorite dry rub.
Provided by Tiffany
Categories Baked and Roasted Chicken
Time 3h40m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix water, sugar, salt, and vinegar for brine in a food-grade, nonreactive container.
- Rinse chicken and pat dry. Place it in the brine, cover, and let sit for 2 hours.
- Mix brown sugar, paprika, chile powder, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, cumin, and nutmeg for dry rub together in a small bowl.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking dish with foil.
- Remove chicken from the brine and pat dry. Place it on a tray and generously sprinkle dry rub all over each piece, rubbing it into the skin and meat. (You will have some dry rub remaining.)
- Place chicken, skin-side down, in the prepared baking dish,. Cover with foil, making sure not to wrap it too tightly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven. Increase the temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Remove the foil cover and turn chicken over. Sprinkle more dry rub onto the skin and return to the oven.
- Bake until skin is crispy, chicken is no longer pink in the center, and the juices run clear, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 28 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 41.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 4057.4 mg
DRY RUBBED BBQ CHICKEN
Steps:
- In a large plastic container with a lid add 8 cups water, 3/4 cup salt, 3/4 cup brown sugar, vinegar and 1 tablespoon of the BBQ seasoning. Stir until well mixed. Add the chicken to the brine and refrigerate at least 2 hours and no longer than 4 hours
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Remove chicken from brine and pat dry. In a small bowl combine 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons dry BBQ seasoning. Rub the outside of the chicken with spice mix and transfer to a roasting pan. Add 2 tablespoons of water to the bottom of the pan and put in the oven. Roast for 45 minutes or until the internal temperature at the thickest part of the meat reaches 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes, loosely covered with foil, before carving and arranging on a serving platter. Enjoy!
SMOKY DRY-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH ALABAMA WHITE SAUCE
My mom's favorite barbecue sauce is Alabama white sauce, and it's ideal to serve with my spice-rubbed grilled chicken. The chicken halves are cooked first low and slow over indirect heat to infuse that smoky flavor from the grill into the meat. After a quick char over the flames at the end, the chicken is juicy, tender, and oh so good.
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories main-dish
Time 1h40m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the dry-rubbed grilled chicken: Remove the backbone from the chicken. Cut the chicken through the breastbone into two halves. Stir together the House Seasoning, brown sugar, oregano, paprika, parsley and a couple of pinches of salt in a bowl. Rub under the skin and all over the chicken halves.
- Prepare a grill for direct and indirect cooking: Heat one side of the grill to medium heat. Leave the other side unlit.
- Place the chicken skin-up on the grates on the unlit side of the grill. Grill, with the lid closed, until the skin begins to brown, about 45 minutes. Transfer the chicken to the lit side of the grill, starting skin-up, and cook until the chicken is done and a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F when inserted in the thickest portion of the thigh (avoiding bone), 12 to 15 minutes on each side.
- For the Alabama white sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, brown sugar, vinegar, Dijon mustard, horseradish, hot sauce, dry mustard, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl.
- Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.
- Stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Whole chickens or chicken breasts are best for dry rubbing, as they allow for even distribution of flavor. If using chicken breasts, choose bone-in, skin-on breasts for extra flavor and moisture.
- Make your own rub: Dry rubs can be as simple or complex as you like. Experiment with different combinations of herbs, spices, and seasonings to create a rub that suits your taste.
- Apply the rub generously: Don't be shy with the rub! Make sure to apply it all over the chicken, including under the skin. The more rub you use, the more flavorful the chicken will be.
- Let the chicken rest: After applying the rub, let the chicken rest for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This allows the flavors to penetrate the meat and results in a more flavorful chicken.
- Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If using a charcoal grill, place the chicken on one side of the grill and the coals on the other side. If using a gas grill, turn off one burner and place the chicken over the unlit burner.
- Monitor the temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Conclusion:
Dry-rubbed BBQ chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken that will be a hit with your friends and family. So fire up the grill and get cooking!
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