Best 7 Grilled Whole Chicken With Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of grilled whole chicken with barbecue sauce. Grilled whole chicken, with its succulent and smoky flavors, pairs perfectly with the sweet and tangy notes of barbecue sauce, creating a harmonious fusion of tastes. Whether you prefer a classic barbecue sauce or a unique and flavorful variation, this article will guide you through the steps and techniques needed to achieve grilled chicken perfection. Discover the secrets to creating a mouthwatering glaze that caramelizes and enhances the chicken's natural flavors. Learn how to choose the right barbecue sauce, whether store-bought or homemade, to complement your grilled masterpiece. So prepare your taste buds for a tantalizing journey as we uncover the best recipes and tips for cooking grilled whole chicken with barbecue sauce.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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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

1 whole chicken (4 to 4 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup Classic Barbecue Sauce

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 ALABAMA WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 9h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 12-ounce bottles amber beer, chilled
1 head garlic, split crosswise
2 fresh bay leaves
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
Two 4-pound chickens, cut into 8 pieces each
Vegetable oil, for brushing
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons drained prepared horseradish
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco, for seasoning

Steps:

  • For the chicken: In a pot large enough to hold the chicken, combine the sugar, 1/4 cup salt and 2 cups cold water. Stir until the salt and sugar dissolve. Pour in the beer and add the garlic, bay leaves and peppercorns. Submerge the chicken in the brine. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
  • For the Alabama white barbecue sauce: Meanwhile, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, horseradish, sugar and Worcestershire in a medium bowl until smooth. Season with 1 teaspoon salt, hot sauce to taste and a liberal grinding of black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until you're ready to cook the chicken. (Can be made a day ahead, along with the chicken brine.)
  • Prepare a grill for medium indirect grilling. Drain and rinse the chicken and pat very dry. Season the chicken lightly with salt and more liberally with black pepper. Brush lightly with vegetable oil.
  • Brush the grill grates with vegetable oil and lay the chicken, bone-side down, on the indirect heat side of the grill. Cover and cook until the skin is golden and the chicken is about three-quarters cooked (130 to 135 degrees F on an instant read thermometer), 20 to 25 minutes. Flip the chicken pieces so they are skin-side down and continue indirect grilling until the chicken is cooked through and reads 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 minutes more.
  • Brush the chicken all over with some of the Alabama white barbecue sauce and move the chicken, skin-side down, to the direct heat side of the grill. Grill just until the skin crisps, about 3 minutes, moving as necessary to keep it from burning. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve the remaining Alabama white sauce on the side for dipping.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH WHITE BARBECUE SAUCE



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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

4 bone-in chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 dash salt

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 CHICKEN WITH DIY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Mix up your weekend barbecue with these American, Asian and Mexican-inspired barbecue sauces.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Chopped cilantro, if desired
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Sesame seed and chopped green onions, if desired
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir ingredients for desired barbecue sauce(s) until well blended.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, spoon 1/2 cup desired flavor barbecue sauce for brushing chicken. Reserve remaining barbecue sauce for serving with chicken breasts.
  • Brush oil on both sides of chicken breasts. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken, cook 5 to 7 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Brush both sides of chicken breast with barbecue sauce during last few minutes of grilling. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN



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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

3 cups sweet barbeque sauce
1 cup Italian salad dressing
4 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken legs with skin
hickory wood chips as needed

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 CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BBQ SAUCE



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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

4 chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup Classic Barbecue Sauce

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 BARBECUED CHICKEN



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It's fun for me to have my family together so I can prepare their favorite foods, like this saucy barbecued chicken. The moist and plump pieces always bring enthusiastic compliments from our four grown children and three grandkids. -Barbara Blickens Derfer, Edgewater, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large onion, chopped
2/3 cup butter, melted
6 tablespoons cider vinegar
4 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (4 to 5 pounds), skin removed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1/3 cup for basting. Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add remaining marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20 minutes. Turn; grill 15-25 minutes longer or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 26g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 190mg cholesterol, Sodium 1147mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: A 3- to 4-pound whole chicken is ideal for grilling. Look for a chicken that is plump and has moist, pink skin.
  • Prepare the chicken: Rinse the chicken inside and out and pat it dry with paper towels. Remove any excess fat or skin.
  • Season the chicken: Season the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also use a store-bought seasoning blend.
  • Let the chicken rest: After seasoning the chicken, let it rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature. This will help the seasonings to penetrate the meat.
  • Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. If you are using a charcoal grill, let the coals burn until they are white-hot.
  • Grill the chicken: Place the chicken on the grill breast-side up. Cook the chicken for 15-20 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Baste the chicken: While the chicken is grilling, baste it with your favorite barbecue sauce. This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Let the chicken rest: After the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill and let it rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Conclusion:

Grilled whole chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken that will impress your family and friends. So fire up your grill and give this recipe a try!

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