Description
A flavor-packed dish perfect for summer barbecues and family dinners featuring tender, smoky chicken coated in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your chicken. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and place it in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the chicken and sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Toss everything together until each piece of chicken is well-coated with the seasonings.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or seal the bag and place it in the refrigerator. Let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375–400 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Once the grill is hot, lay the chicken pieces skin-side down on the grill grates. Grill for about 5–7 minutes or until you get nice grill marks.
- Flip the chicken over and begin brushing on your BBQ sauce. Grill for an additional 15–20 minutes, flipping occasionally and basting with more BBQ sauce as desired.
- Check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit for safety. Once done, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
- Serve your Juicy Grilled BBQ Chicken garnished with fresh parsley for a touch of color.
Notes
For healthier options, consider using boneless chicken, gluten-free BBQ sauce or vegetarian alternatives like Portobello mushrooms or tofu.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg