Best 4 The Ultimate Barbecued Chicken Recipes
Preparing the ultimate barbecued chicken is an art form that requires careful selection of ingredients, precise cooking techniques, and a touch of patience. Whether you prefer a classic charcoal grill or the convenience of a gas grill, the key to achieving smoky, succulent chicken lies in choosing the right cuts of chicken, opting for flavorful marinades or rubs, and ensuring perfect doneness without overcooking. With proper preparation and attention to detail, you can elevate your barbecued chicken to new heights, creating a dish that will tantalize taste buds and leave your guests craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
CHEF JOHN'S BARBECUE CHICKEN
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
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
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
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!).
ULTIMATE BARBECUE-RUBBED CHICKEN
Enjoy this savory grilled chicken flavored with smoked Spanish paprika and served with barbecue sauce - perfect for dinner that's ready in 20 minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, paprika, cumin, garlic salt and chili powder. Rub both sides of chicken with seasoning mixture.
- Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
- Serve chicken with barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g
TYLER FLORENCE'S ULTIMATE BARBECUED CHICKEN
From the ABC News Morning show on 29 May 2006. Prep time does not include the 15 minutes to 2 hours necessary to brine the chicken.
Provided by LaJuneBug
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Brine the chicken as follows: Combine water, salt, sugar, garlic, and thyme in a 2-gallon sized resealable plastic bag.
- Add the chicken, close the bag and refrigerate 2 hours (if you've got only 15 minutes, that's fine) to allow the salt and seasonings to penetrate the chicken.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce as follows: Wrap the bacon around the bunch of thyme and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle.
- Heat the 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 smoky taste.
- Add the onion and garlic. 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.
- Cook the chicken as follows: Preheat an outdoor gast or charcoal barbecue to 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 non-stick surface.
- Remove the chicken from the brine, pat the chicken dry on the paper towels.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on the preheated grill and cook,turn once mid way, and cook for a total of 15 minutes.
- Serve with extra sauce.
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: A whole chicken is the best option for barbecuing, as it allows for even cooking and plenty of flavor. If you're using chicken breasts or thighs, be sure to bone and skin them before cooking.
- Use a good marinade: A marinade will help to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor. There are many different marinade recipes to choose from, so experiment until you find one that you like.
- Cook the chicken over indirect heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from burning on the outside while still cooking it through on the inside.
- Baste the chicken regularly: Basting the chicken will help to keep it moist and prevent it from drying out.
- Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.
Conclusion:
Barbecued chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make barbecued chicken at home. Just be sure to follow the tips above and you'll be sure to end up with a mouthwatering meal that everyone will love.
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