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Grilled BBQ Chicken

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There are few dishes that are more iconic for a summer cookout than grilled BBQ chicken. It is one of those things that anyone can make without too much effort and is always a crowd pleaser. This is my version classic grilled BBQ chicken.

For this BBQ chicken, I essentially reverse sear it over a high smoking temperature, then sear it off at the end. You can also do this over a lower temperature grill then turn up the heat at the end to crisp up the skin. This technique allows for the BBQ Chicken Rub to really come through. Don’t worry it still gets coated with a healthy dose of my favorite BBQ sauce.

I paired it with a simple air fryer baked potato and some grilled asparagus coated with salt, pepper, and olive oil. This will go with any of your favorite side dishes and a nice summer cocktail. If you are looking for some cocktail suggestions I would recommend my Grilled Pineapple Grapefruit Paloma or my Fizzy Lime Margarita.

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Recipe by The Bored Foodie Course: MainCuisine: BBQDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes

Cooking time is approximate. Cook thigh and leg to 175.

Ingredients

  • 4 4 Chicken Legs

  • 4 4 Chicken Thighs

  • BBQ Chicken Rub

  • 1 C 1 Your Favorite BBQ Sauce

Directions

  • Start grill, set it up for indirect cooking, and have temperature set to 300. (If you don't have a grill capable of this, all you need to do is cook over a low temperature to start off with.)
  • Coat all pieces of chicken with BBQ Chicken Rub.
  • When grill is up to temp place chicken on grates and cook for 20 minutes then flip and rotate chicken on grill and cook until internal temperature is 170. (Cook to 160 if using chicken breasts.)
  • Remove chicken, turn grill to medium high, and place chicken skin side down for 2min over direct heat.
  • After you flip chicken start to baste with BBQ sauce. Cook until chicken temp is at least 175, 165 for breast. Watch out for grill flare-ups, this will burn quickly if not managed.
  • Remove from grill and serve with your favorite sides.

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