Description
A delicious and juicy barbecue grilled chicken recipe that brings family and friends together, featuring a flavorful marinade and grilling techniques.
Ingredients
Chicken pieces: 1.5 kg (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts work beautifully)
Barbecue sauce: 1 cup (choose your favorite brand or whip up a homemade version)
Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (for that rich, smooth flavor)
Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon (adds a lovely depth)
Paprika: 1 teaspoon (for a hint of smokiness and color)
Salt: 1 teaspoon (or to taste, to bring out all the flavors)- Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste, for a little kick)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces until evenly coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, preferably up to 4 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F to 450°F or 190°C to 230°C) and clean the grates with a grill brush.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill, skin side down. Grill for 5-7 minutes until grill marks form.
- Flip the chicken, baste with barbecue sauce, and grill for another 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauces for unique flavors.
- Letting the chicken rest after grilling is crucial for juiciness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: barbecue, grilled chicken, marinade, summer recipes, grilling tips