Description
Savor the taste of summer with our BBQ Chicken on the Grill, a perfect dish for any gathering or cozy family dinner. This recipe yields tender, juicy chicken coated in your favorite barbecue sauce, offering a delightful balance of smoky flavors and succulent meat. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or celebrating a special occasion, this grilled chicken will impress your guests and leave them craving more. The combination of easy preparation and mouthwatering results makes it an essential addition to your grilling repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken parts (legs, thighs, wings, breasts)
- Salt
- Extra virgin olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Coat chicken pieces with olive oil and sprinkle salt generously on all sides.
- Preheat your grill for high heat on one side; prepare a cooler side for indirect cooking.
- Sear chicken skin-side down on the hot side for 5 to 10 minutes until well-seared.
- Flip the chicken, move it to the cooler side, reduce heat to low-medium (250°F – 275°F), cover, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Baste with barbecue sauce, flip again, cover, and cook for an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Optionally sear again skin-side down for added texture before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg