Best 10 Neelys Barbecue Chicken Recipes

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Buckle up for a tantalizing culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting "Neely's Barbecue Chicken," a dish that promises to ignite your taste buds and transport you to barbecue paradise. This delectable recipe, hailing from the kitchens of renowned culinary masters Pat and Gina Neely, embodies the essence of perfect harmony between smoky, succulent chicken and a symphony of aromatic spices. Get ready to embark on a journey of flavors as we uncover the secrets behind this mouthwatering dish, ensuring that your next barbecue gathering becomes an unforgettable feast for the senses.

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HONEY ORANGE BBQ CHICKEN



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup hot sauce
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 (4 pound chicken) cut into 10 pieces, patted dry with paper towels
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange Juice
1/4 cup Neely's BBQ sauce
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon allspice

Steps:

  • Mix the orange juice, olive oil, hot sauce, mustard, and orange zest together in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to combine. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Prepare the grill to medium direct heat. Let chicken come to room temperature before grilling.
  • Drain the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Grill on each side for 5 minutes, then turn the heat to medium-low and cover the lid of the grill. Continue cooking the chicken until it's cooked through, about 25 minutes more.
  • While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a small saucepan on the grill. Whisk in the honey, orange juice, BBQ sauce, zest, mustard and allspice. Reserve some of the glaze in a small ramekin for serving.
  • Brush the chicken pieces with glaze, then flip the chicken, glaze side down, and cook for 2 minutes. Brush second side of the chicken with glaze and flip again. Continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Remove the chicken from grill to a platter and serve with reserved glaze.

NEELY'S BARBECUE CHICKEN



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Pat and Gina Neely and their family own and operate some of Tennessee's best - and devilishly delicious - barbecue restaurants. But when they are relaxing at home in Memphis, they love to create tasty dishes their whole family can enjoy. Now they're ready to share secrets from their famous restaurant dishes. Here is the recipe for their Barbecue Chicken. Courtesy of Food Network. This recipe is absolutely WONDERFUL! I made it for 4th of July and it went over BIG!!! When grilling make sure you keep your heat low, as the sugar can char while cooking. Make sure you use tongs so you don't puncture your meat while turning. Also, make sure you soak your wood in water for 1/2 hr. before putting in your smoker or grill so it won't burn. Preparation time does NOT include marinating time.

Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 27

2 whole chickens, halved lengthwise (or 4 whole bone-in chicken breasts)
1 1/2 cups Italian dressing, recipe below
1/4 cup neelys barbecue seasoning, recipe below
1 cup neelys barbecue sauce, recipe below
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons neelys barbecue seasoning
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup canola oil
salt and pepper
1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Barbecue Chicken:.
  • Rinse chicken halves in cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place chicken in a large bowl or baking dish, coat with Italian dressing and evenly season with Neelys Seasoning. For best results, allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • If Cooking Inside:.
  • Take the chicken out of the refrigerator and brush chicken with Neelys Barbeque Sauce.
  • Place into a preheated 350 degree F oven for 45 minutes.
  • If Grilling Outside:.
  • Thirty minutes before you're ready to cook, take the chicken out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature. Preheat the grill to a medium temperature, about 275 degrees F preferably over hickory and charcoal.
  • Place the chicken halves on grill, meat side down. Cover grill and cook for about 50 minutes. Flip chicken over and let it brown until the chicken becomes golden, about 15 to 20 minutes. The wing and the drumstick should become very tender and will easily pull away at the joints. Brush the chicken with Neelys Barbecue sauce during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  • Neelys Italian Dressing:.
  • Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the oil and salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in the oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Makes 1 1/2 cups.
  • Neelys Barbecue Seasoning:.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and stir until combined. Keep in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  • Neelys Barbecue Sauce:.
  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Makes 3 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1881.6, Fat 129.7, SaturatedFat 26.2, Cholesterol 325.1, Sodium 2552.4, Carbohydrate 103.2, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 78.9, Protein 84.6

NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE



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Slather your next barbecue with the Neelys' BBQ Sauce recipe from Down Home with the Neelys on Food Network.

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

NEELY'S BBQ SAUCE



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This is a quick and easy BBQ Sauce that is simply delicious. It goes great with beef, chicken and pork. Make a double batch and store left overs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 1/2 cups, 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
5 tablespoons sugar
1/2 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon ground mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients.
  • Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer.
  • Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

THE NEELY'S BARBEQUE SEASONING



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This is my take on the Neely's delicious bbq seasoning! From Down Home with the Neely's cookbook. The original recipe calls for white sugar, I added the optional garlic powder and black pepper.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 10m

Yield 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar (white or try brown)
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.
  • This seasoning will last up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.6, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 52.5, Carbohydrate 103.4, Fiber 24.4, Sugar 67.3, Protein 10.3

NEELY'S BARBECUE SAUCE



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Pat Neely: Brother Tony has a terrific palate, and his true genius is in having developed the right "tempo" for the barbecue sauce-and, boy oh boy, he never lets us forget it! This recipe, which includes Neely's Barbecue Seasoning and eleven other ingredients, became one of the keys to our success as restaurateurs. Now it can be the base of your own kitchen success. Memphis barbecue sauce is known for its sweet and tangy tomato base. This sauce keeps true to that tradition, striking a perfect balance between the sweet (they use brown and white sugar), the tangy (cider vinegar), and the tomato base (good ole ketchup!). Any self-respecting Memphis pit master will tell you that the sauce must complement the meat without overpowering it, and theirs does just that. At the restaurant the sauce is simmered for five hours, and we always taste the blend before cooking it, making sure we've got all the ingredients working. Over the years, we've learned that if it tastes good before it cooks, it's gonna be outstanding after a long, slow simmer. The end result: an insanely thick, rich, and sweet sauce, and the perfect adornment for any rack anywhere. Note: We never salt our Barbecue Sauce because of the sodium content in the ketchup and because other ingredients like onion powder and Worcestershire sauce provide so much flavor. Since our sauce is mostly used on grilled items (that are seasoned) and combined with other foods (like Barbecue Spaghetti and Molasses-Baked Beans), we don't want to end up with food that is too salty. So we err on the side of slightly underseasoning this sauce (although believe me, no one ever says that it lacks flavor). If your taste buds yearn for a little more salt, you can season the sauce-at the end of the cooking time-as you please.

Provided by By The Lake

Categories     Sauces

Time 3h15m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon neely's barbecue seasoning
neely's barbecue seasoning
1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • For NEELY'S BARBECUE SAUCE, combine all of the ingredients in a large pot or a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce the temperature to very low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cool, and use as needed. Stored in a tightly sealed container, this sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.
  • For NEELY'S BARBECUE SEASONING, stir together the ingredients in a small bowl. Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, this seasoning will last for up to 6 months. Yields: about 2½ cups.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.8, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 1162.8, Carbohydrate 107.6, Fiber 13.3, Sugar 81.3, Protein 7.5

NEELY'S BARBECUE SEASONING



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Provided by Pat Neely

Categories     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Paprika

Yield Makes about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cups sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • Stir together the ingredients in a small bowl. Stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place, this seasoning will last for up to 6 months.

NEELYS BBQ DRY RUB



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From Cooking with Paula Deen magazine May-June 2008. This recipe ws developed by The Neely's. Rub on both sides of your choice of spare ribs (beef or pork). Wrap in foil and refrigerate at least 8 hours, then grill.

Provided by Kerena

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 5m

Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 1/2 cups paprika
3/4 cup sugar
3 3/4 tablespoons onion powder

Steps:

  • In small bowl combine all ingredients. Stir to combine.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 32.8, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 15.2, Sugar 42.1, Protein 6.4

JENNY'S GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is the recipe that my friends and family still beg me to make when the grill is brought out. It's so easy and versatile, and can be tried on several different meats. I like it with scalloped potatoes, baked potatoes or rice pilaf. Try it with cilantro or oregano instead of parsley. Save leftovers for salad the next day.

Provided by Jenny English

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Healthy

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup lemon juice
½ teaspoon onion powder
ground black pepper to taste
seasoning salt to taste
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Dip chicken in lemon juice, and sprinkle with the onion powder, ground black pepper, seasoning salt and parsley. Discard any remaining lemon juice.
  • Cook on the prepared grill 10 to 15 minutes per side, or until no longer pink and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

NEELY'S BARBECUE SAUCE



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Provided by Pat Neely

Categories     Sauce     Backyard BBQ     Summer

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1/4 cup light-brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup apple-cider vinegar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon Neely's Barbecue Seasoning

Steps:

  • Combine all of the ingredients in a large pot or a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Reduce the temperature to very low and simmer, uncovered, for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat, cool, and use as needed. Stored in a tightly sealed container, this sauce will keep in the fridge for up to 2 months.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use a whole chicken for a more flavorful and juicy result. If using chicken breasts, opt for bone-in, skin-on breasts for added flavor and moisture.
  • Prepare the chicken properly: Rinse the chicken thoroughly and pat it dry with paper towels before seasoning. This helps the seasonings adhere better to the chicken.
  • Use a flavorful marinade: The marinade is key to infusing flavor into the chicken. Use a combination of savory and sweet ingredients, such as olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, and herbs.
  • Cook the chicken slowly and evenly: Cook the chicken over low heat for a longer period of time to ensure that it cooks evenly and stays moist. Use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Let the chicken rest for at least 10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful bite.

Conclusion:

Neely's Barbecue Chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you're serving it as a main course, a sandwich, or a salad topper, this recipe is sure to be a hit. With its smoky, savory flavor and tender, juicy texture, Neely's Barbecue Chicken is a dish that everyone will love.

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