Description
A cherished family recipe for tender and flavorful barbecue chicken, perfect for gatherings and outdoor barbecues.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces
- Your favorite barbecue sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- Optional: Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary), cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and brown sugar. Add apple cider vinegar to create a paste.
- Rub the mixture all over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably longer.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken skin-side down on the grill, cooking for about 6-8 minutes until charred. Flip, baste with barbecue sauce, and grill for another 6-8 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, marinading overnight will enhance the flavor. Can also be cooked in the oven if grilling conditions are not optimal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: barbecue chicken, grilling recipes, family recipe, summer recipes