Best 5 Juicy Barbecued Chicken Recipes

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Are you craving a juicy, smoky, and flavorful barbecued chicken that's perfect for your next outdoor gathering? Look no further! In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for barbecued chicken that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you prefer a classic charcoal grill or a modern gas grill, we'll provide expert tips and techniques to ensure your chicken turns out juicy and tender on the inside with a crispy, charred exterior that will have everyone asking for seconds. Let's fire up the grill and embark on a delicious adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

JUICY BARBECUED CHICKEN THIGHS RECIPE



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These BBQ chicken thighs are so tender and flavorful. I love that you can prep them ahead of time and just toss 'em on the grill when you're ready; making them perfect for parties. You'll want to marinate the chicken at least 6 hours and it's best to let them marinate overnight.

Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com

Categories     Easy

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs about 10 count boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Sea Salt (about 1 tsp)
Pepper (about 1/4 tsp or to taste)
Mrs. Dash Seasoning (about 1 tsp, plain or garlic variety, or your favorite seasoning)
Garlic Powder (about 1/2 tsp)
1 Tbsp Real Mayo
1 medium onion (thickly sliced)
BBQ Sauce

Steps:

  • Season both sides of chicken thighs to taste. I used a total of 1 tsp sea salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1 tsp Mrs. Dash Seasoning, 1/2 tsp garlic powder. Turn the chicken to coat evenly with seasoning.
  • Stir in 1 Tbsp Mayo and mix the chicken until evenly coated.
  • Add thick-sliced onion and toss everything together. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate 6 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill and generously brush grill plates with oil. Reduce heat to low and place chicken thighs with a smooth side up.
  • Cover the grill and cook for 12-15 minutes. I rotated them once to make criss-cross grill marks. Before flipping the thighs, baste them with BBQ Sauce.
  • Flip thighs over, baste the flip side with BBQ sauce then cover and cook for another 12-15 minutes, rotating once to make grill marks. Check for doneness by cutting the thicker part of the chicken. If juices run clear then its done. Flip the chicken again, coat it with BBQ sauce and remove from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Place Chicken thighs flat with the smooth side up on a large rimmed baking dish, spaced out in a single layer. Bake at 400˚F for 30 mins.
  • Increase heat to 450 and Remove chicken from oven to brush the tops and sides generously with BBQ sauce. Return chicken to the oven another 5 minutes or until glaze has dried slightly onto the chicken.

THE ULTIMATE BARBECUED CHICKEN



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For the Ultimate Barbecued Chicken, Tyler Florence first grills the bird, then bastes it in his homemade sauce from Food Network.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 quarts water
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, smashed with the side of a large knife
4 sprigs fresh thyme
6 chicken legs and thighs, still connected, bone in, skin on, about 10 ounces each
1 slice bacon
1 bunch fresh thyme
Extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 cups ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika if available
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the brine, in a mixing bowl combine the water, salt, sugar, garlic, and thyme. Transfer the brine to a 2-gallon sized re-sealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, close the bag and refrigerate 2 hours (if you've only got 15 minutes, that's fine) to allow the salt and seasonings to penetrate the chicken.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Wrap the bacon around the bunch of thyme and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the thyme and cook slowly 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the onion and garlic and cook slowly without coloring for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, give the sauce a stir, and turn the heat down to low. Cook slowly for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Once the sauce is done cooking, remove about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and reserve for serving along side the chicken at the table. The rest of the barbecue sauce will be used for basing the legs.
  • Preheat oven 375 degrees F.
  • Preheat a grill pan or an outdoor gas or charcoal barbecue to a medium heat. Take a few paper towels and fold them several times to make a thick square. Blot a small amount of oil on the paper towel and carefully and quickly wipe the hot grates of the grill to make a nonstick surface. Take the chicken out of the brine, pat it dry on paper towels. Arrange the chicken pieces on the preheated grill and cook, turn once mid-way, and cook for a total of 10 minutes. Transfer the grill marked chicken to a cookie sheet and then place in the oven. Cook the chicken for 15 minutes, remove it from the oven and then brush liberally, coating every inch of the legs with the barbecue sauce and then return to the oven for 25 to 30 more minutes, basting the chicken for a second time half way through remaining cooking time. Serve with extra sauce.

CHEF JOHN'S BARBECUE CHICKEN



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When it comes to barbecued chicken, everyone wants that nice thick glaze of sauce attached to the skin, and the only way to do it, is brush it on as it cooks. Therein lies the problem. Because of the sugar content, it only takes a minute for a barbecue sauce to go from brick-red to solid black. I just 'mark' the chicken's vulnerable skin side, then cook it all the way through in a closed grill, brushing on the glaze as it cooks.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole chicken, into halves
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons barbeque sauce
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup barbeque sauce, or as needed

Steps:

  • Cut 1/2-inch deep slashes in the skin-side of each chicken half; 2 cuts in each breast, 2 in the thigh, and 1 on the leg; remove wing tips.
  • Whisk rice vinegar, barbeque sauce, and garlic together in large bowl. Place chicken in bowl and turn to coat chicken in the marinade. Arrange chicken halves, cut-side down, in the bottom of the marinade bowl, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from bowl, pat chicken dry with paper towels, and discard marinade. Place chicken halves, skin-side up, on a plate and season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Cook chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn chicken over, close the lid of the grill, and cook, basting with remaining barbeque sauce ever 6 minutes, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Cholesterol 149.4 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 47.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 1583.1 mg, Sugar 7 g

BEST EVER BBQ CHICKEN



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The BBQ sauce on this juicy grilled chicken is out-of-this world! We "wow" people with this recipe every summer during outdoor entertaining. I always double the sauce recipe to have extra on the side for dipping. The original recipe calls for 2 small boiler chickens quartered but we prefer using bone-in, skin on chicken breasts. Slow cooking on the grill gives it the best flavor. I hope you enjoy this as much as we do - it's a favorite at this house.

Provided by DDW7976

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons butter
1 cup Heinz ketchup (a must for us)
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup chili sauce (Heinz is a good one)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2-3/4 tablespoon celery seed
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 dashes hot pepper sauce
8 large chicken breast halves, bone-in with skin (a large family pack will usually have about 7-8 breasts.)

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute the garlic in butter until tender.
  • Add the next 8 ingredients.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Grill the chicken, covered over medium heat for 30 minutes, turning occasionally.
  • Baste with sauce.
  • Grill 15 minutes longer or until juices run clear.
  • Continue basting and turning during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Serve with any extra sauce you set aside for dipping.
  • (The sauce is just that delicious!).

JUICY BARBECUED CHICKEN



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I still have the card for this recipe that a friend gave me 25 years ago-the stains on it attest to its frequent use! The chicken turns out juicy and tender, and the sauce makes a tasty gravy.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 to 5 pounds), cut up
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
Pinch pepper
2 tablespoons onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, brown chicken on all sides in oil in batches; drain. Place the chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish and an 8-in. square baking dish. , Combine broth, ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, curry powder, paprika, salt, mustard, chili powder and pepper; pour over chicken. Sprinkle with soup mix. Cover and bake 55-65 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 180°.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is key to infusing the chicken with flavor. Use a combination of aromatic ingredients like garlic, onion, paprika, and thyme. For a tangy twist, add citrus juices or vinegar.
  • Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes: The longer the chicken marinates, the more time it has to absorb the flavors. For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat: This will help to sear the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the grates.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out. If your grill has a lid, close it during cooking to create a smoky environment.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade or barbecue sauce: This will help to keep the chicken moist and add extra flavor. Baste the chicken every few minutes during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F: This will ensure that the chicken is cooked through and safe to eat.

Conclusion:

With these tips, you'll be able to make juicy and flavorful barbecued chicken that everyone will love. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or just looking for a delicious weeknight meal, this recipe is sure to please. So fire up your grill and get ready to enjoy some amazing barbecued chicken!

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