This grilled BBQ chicken is made with simple dry rub and then basted with BBQ sauce for an easy recipe that is tender, juicy and mouth watering any night of the week!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 50 minutesminutes
Total Time: 55 minutesminutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
4poundsbone-in, skin-on chicken pieces(legs, thighs, wings, or breasts) *see note
Toss chicken pieces with oil, paprika, salt, and pepper until completely coated.
Preheat one side of the grill to high heat.
Place the chicken pieces, skin-side down, over the direct heat. Grill uncovered 5 to 10 minutes, or until well seared. Flip pieces over and place over the side with no heat. Reduce the side with heat to low or medium low, no higher than 300℉.
Cover the grill and cook, untouched, 20 to 30 minutes. Flip and baste with BBQ sauce. Cover the grill again and cook another 15 to 20 minutes. Repeat flipping the pieces, basting with BBQ sauce, and covering another 10 to 30 minutes, or until a digital thermometer reads 160℉.
Transfer the pieces, skin side down, to the hot side of the grill. Sear and blacken slightly 1 to 2 minutes more.
Using a clean brush, coat the chicken with BBQ sauce to serve.
Notes
Chicken pieces:This recipe is for larger chicken pieces, so your time may be shorter if cooking with smaller pieces. Wings, for instance, will be much quicker than other pieces. Chicken skin: I recommend grilling with the skin on, as it helps protect the meat and can add great flavor.Storing: It will stay fresh in the fridge in an airtight container or bag for up to 3 days.Freezing: Wrap each whole chicken breast (do not slice) in plastic wrap, then place in an airtight container or bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator over night when ready to enjoy.