Grilled chicken can never get better with a smoky, tangy, and sweet flavor infused from the redeye BBQ sauce. This sauce is a classic Southern concoction made with coffee, butter, and pan drippings from cooking savory meats, such as bacon or steak. When brushed or slathered onto chicken during grilling, the sauce seeps into the meat, adding a robust and slightly bitter flavor that complements the smokiness of the grill. Additionally, the caramelization of the sauce on the outside of the chicken creates a delightful crispy crust. Once you taste grilled chicken with redeye BBQ sauce, it will become your go-to dish for a backyard barbecue or a simple weekday dinner.
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GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BBQ SAUCE
For this all-American classic that's great for lunch or dinner, use a great homemade sauce and pick your method: Slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results or grill smaller pieces for a fast meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Place chicken on grill (if using skin-on chicken, place skin side down on grill).
- Grill chicken, without turning, 6 to 10 minutes for boneless chicken and 10 to 14 minutes for bone-in. Flip and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- About 1 minute before chicken is done, brush with barbecue sauce.
GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH BLACKBERRY BBQ SAUCE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Time 3h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the coriander, paprika and salt. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels, season on both sides with the spice mixture and place in a gallon-size zip-top bag. Refrigerate for several hours but preferably overnight.
- Prepare and preheat your lump charcoal grill to create two heat zones: high and low.
- Brush the chicken thighs with olive oil and place them skin-side down on the hot side of the grill. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Uncover and move the chicken to the low side of the grill, skin-side up. Cover and cook until the thighs reach an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour half the Blackberry BBQ Sauce into a medium bowl and use it to baste the chicken occasionally during the final 10 minutes of cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the grill. Serve with the remaining sauce on the side.
- In a large saucepan, combine the blackberries, beer, vinegars, sugar, onion, garlic, habanero, chipotle powder, coffee, coriander and cumin. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 2 hours. Carefully puree the sauce in a blender or food processor, then strain.
GRILLED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE
For this all-American classic, use a great homemade sauce and slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Set up grill for indirect grilling. Rinse chicken inside and out and dry thoroughly. Generously season inside and out with coarse salt and ground pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates.
- Place chicken, breast side up, on opposite side of grill from heat. Cover and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, about 1 1/2 hours, rotating halfway through cooking (if using a charcoal grill, add a couple of handfuls of charcoal every half hour to maintain heat).
- About 15 minutes before chicken is done, brush with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Let chicken rest 20 minutes before carving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 g, Fat 34 g, Protein 67 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH BBQ SAUCE
Grilled chicken tastes great with one of these flavorful barbecue sauces.
Provided by Land O'Lakes
Categories Chicken Main Course Meat, poultry, and seafood
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat until sizzling; add onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes or until softened.
- Stir in all remaining sauce ingredients; continue cooking 5-6 minutes or until mixture is slightly thickened. Cool to room temperature.
- Pour into mini-food processor bowl fitted with metal blade or blender container; process until smooth.
- Heat 1 side of gas grill on medium or charcoal grill until coals are ash white. Place coals to 1 side in charcoal grill. Make aluminum foil drip pan; place opposite coals.
- Place chicken onto grill over drip pan. Grill, turning occasionally, 25 minutes. Continue grilling, brushing with sauce and turning occasionally, 20-30 minutes or until internal temperature of chicken reaches at least 165°F and juices run clear when pierced with fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 830 calories, Fat 51 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 270 milligrams, Sodium 1070 milligrams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 73 grams
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN (BARBECUE CHICKEN RECIPE)
Say hello to your newest go-to summer staple, the best Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe! This easy recipe utilizes a quick BBQ chicken marinade, a flavorful BBQ chicken dry rub, & indirect grilling, yielding perfectly tender, juicy, & flavorful BBQ chicken every time. The only grilled barbecue chicken recipe you'll need from now on!
Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter
Categories Main Dishes
Time 12h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If you'd like to make BBQ chicken without the skin, tear the skin off of each chicken thigh. If you'd like to make skin-on BBQ chicken, simply trim off any excess skin or fat.
- Add all listed ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Stir to combine. Set aside, or store on your spice rack in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Add the beer (or buttermilk) to a large bowl or ziptop bag. Add in the kosher salt and stir to combine. Add the chicken, submerging all the parts in the beer mixture. Set aside to brine for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 days. If brining longer than 1 hour, be sure to store the chicken in the brine in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the refrigerator. If I have the time, I usually try to brine for at least 12 hours.
- Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat & a second zone of indirect heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes before grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)
- Once the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the brine, patting off any excess moisture with a paper towel. Season generously with salt & the BBQ chicken dry rub. If using skin-on chicken, work your fingers under the skin to season both sides of the skin.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the indirect side of the grill (skin side up, if using skin-on chicken), as close to the fire as possible without being over the direct heat. Cook the chicken, rotating the pieces 180 degrees every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 150 degrees F. Depending on the size of your chicken & the temperature of your grill, this could take as little as 15 minutes or up to 40 minutes.
- Move the chicken over direct heat. If using skin-on pieces, flip the chicken so the skin-side is down. Use a pastry brush to baste the BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce & cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken & cook for 2 minutes more. If using skinless chicken, baste the second side with BBQ sauce; if using skin-on chicken, I suggest not applying BBQ sauce to the skin to keep it nice & crispy. Repeat 2-3 times, until your chicken is as charred & saucy as desired and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Carryover heat will cause the internal temperature to continue to rise as it rests. The chicken will be ready to serve once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite summer side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Sugar 31.1 g, Sodium 1054.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg
MY FAVORITE GRILLED CHICKEN EVER
Kelli Bhattacharjee gave me this recipe, which was a winner one year at Versailles Poultry Days. I made a few changes to it and this is hands down my favorite grilled chicken ever! I have literally been making it at least once a week since I've had the recipe. Try it. You won't be disappointed! This is absolutely delicious and makes a very moist and flavorful finished product.
Provided by stylingmom
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 9h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine vinegar, water, butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt, pepper, sugar, and minced garlic in a pot. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let marinade cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
- Place chicken in a resealable zip-top bag. Pour marinade over chicken, seal, and marinate, 8 hours to overnight.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Transfer chicken pieces to the grill, shaking off excess marinade; discard remaining marinade.
- Grill chicken until no longer pink in the center, 30 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.2 g, Sodium 2040.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE
This recipe from Cooking Light was surprisingly easy to prepare and very flavorful. I had never had a "white" barbecue sauce and was pleasantly surprised at the taste. Since grilled chicken is a summertime staple for me I will be making this sauce in a bigger batch and refrigerating in bottles. The spicy "vinegary" taste goes very well with the grilled chicken. Feel free to adjust the spices in the sauce.
Provided by Tastings by CeCe
Categories Poultry
Time 1h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare chicken:.
- Loosen skin from breast by inserting fingers, gently pushing between skin and meat.
- Combine salt and next 4 ingredients (salt through chipotle chili powder). Rub mixture under loosened skin.
- Grill chicken on each side over direct heat for 5 minutes or until browned.
- Move chicken to indirect heat and cover, cooking an additional 35 minutes or until done.
- Discard skin.
- To prepare sauce:.
- Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients, using a whisk. Serve sauce with chicken. Sauce can be made up to 1 day in advance, flavors will intensify.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 56.9, Sodium 918.7, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.6, Protein 15.9
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN
Nothing says summer like grilled BBQ chicken. Serve with grilled corn, you're pretty much tasting America.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories BBQ & Grilled Chicken
Time 4h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix barbecue sauce and salad dressing together.
- Put chicken legs in a large zip-top bag and pour sauce all over them. Squeeze out the excess air and seal the bag. Massage marinade into the chicken a bit, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
- Remove chicken from the refrigerator; set bag on the counter and bring to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate. Load a smoker box with wood chips and set on the grate.
- Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to the preheated grill. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then flip, basting both sides with the remaining marinade.
- Continue to cook (with the lid closed and listening for flare-ups) until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Remove chicken to a platter and tent with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 3249.2 mg
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS
This marinade will make your regular grilled BBQ breasts burst with flavor and a little kick!
Provided by Jennifer
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine avocado oil, barbeque sauce, vinegar, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne and stir until well mixed.
- Place chicken breasts into a bowl or zip-top bag and pour 2/3 of the marinade mixture over, making sure to coat all pieces. Reserve the leftover marinade to brush chicken while grilling. Allow chicken to marinate, 6 to 24 hours for best results.
- Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- Cook chicken on the preheated grill, brushing with reserved marinade and turning halfway through cooking time, until no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.1 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 452.6 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
COFFEE-BRINED CHICKEN WITH REDEYE SAUCE #3
Provided by Steve Raichlen
Categories Coffee Chicken Mustard Poultry Backyard BBQ Summer Tailgating Brine Grill/Barbecue
Yield Serves 4. (Makes about 1 cup sauce.)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For chicken:
- 1. Place the espresso, salt, and brown sugar in a large nonreactive mixing bowl and whisk until the salt and sugar dissolve. Add 3 cups of cool water and the lemon slices, peppercorns, mustard seeds, and coriander seed and stir to mix. Let the brine cool to room temperature.
- 2. If using whole chicken breasts, cut each breast in half. Trim any excess fat or sinews off the chicken breasts and discard. Rinse the breasts under cold running water, then drain and blot dry with paper towels. Remove the tenders from the chicken breasts and set aside for kebabs or satés. Add the chicken breasts to the brine and place a weight, such as a pot lid of plate, on top to keep them submerged. Or plate the breasts in a large resealable plastic bag and add the brine, let the chicken breasts brine in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 hours, turning them twice so they brine evenly.
- 3. When ready to cook, drain the chicken breasts, discarding the brine. Blot the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Lightly brush each breast on both sides with the butter.
- 4. Arrange the chicken breasts on the grill on a diagonal to the ridges and cook the chicken, until cooked through, following the instructions for any of the grills below, until cooked through. Use the poke test to check for doneness: the chicken should feel firm when pressed. Or insert an instant-read meat thermometer into the thick part if a breast through one end: The internal temperature should be about 160°F.
- 5. Transfer chicken to a platter or plates and serve at once with the Redeye Sauce #3 on the side.
- For redeye sauce:
- 1. Place the bacon in a heavy saucepan over medium heat and cook until the fat begins to melt, about 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the shallot and continue cooking until it and the bacon are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 2. Add the espresso and cider vinegar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the mustard, brown sugar, cream, and Worcestershire sauce, reduce the heat to medium, and let simmer gently until the sauce is thick and flavorful, 5 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you have a . . .
- CONTACT GRILL: Preheat the grill; if your contact grill has a temperature control, preheat the grill to high. Place the drip pan under the front of the grill. When ready to cook, lightly oil the grill surface. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill, then close the lid. The chicken will be done after 3 to 4 minutes.
- GRILL PAN: Place the grill pan on the stove and oreheat it to medium-high over medium heat. When the grill pan is hot a drop of water will skitter in the pan. When ready to cook, lightly oil the ridges of the grill pan. Place the chicken breasts in the hot grill pan. They will be done after cooking 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- BUILT-IN GRILL: Preheat the grill to high, then, if it does not have a nonstick surface, brush and oil the grill grate. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grate. They will be done after cooking 4 to 6 minutes per side.
- FREESTANDING GRILL: Preheat the grill to high; there's no need to oil the grate. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. They will be done after cooking 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- FIREPLACE GRILL: Rake red hot embers under the gridiron and preheat it for 3 to 5 minutes; you want a hot, 2 to 3 Mississippi fire. When ready to cook, brush and oil the gridiron. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grate. They will be done after cooking 4 to 6 minutes per side.
Tips:
- To achieve perfectly grilled chicken, ensure your grill is hot before adding the chicken. This will prevent the chicken from sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more flavorful and tender dish.
- For a smoky flavor, add a few wood chips to your grill. Hickory, mesquite, and oak are all good options.
- Be creative with your side dishes. Grilled chicken pairs well with a variety of sides, such as roasted vegetables, grilled corn on the cob, or a fresh salad.
Conclusion:
Grilled chicken with redeye BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're grilling in your backyard or at a campground, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With its smoky, tangy flavor, this chicken is perfect for a summer cookout or a casual weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make grilled chicken recipe, give this one a try.
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