Barbecue Chicken Recipe
American · Main course · 50 min total
This classic barbecue chicken recipe delivers juicy, tender meat with a smoky, sweet, and tangy glaze. Perfect for summer grilling or oven roasting.
15
min prep
min prep
35
min cook
min cook
4
servings
servings
450
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks (about 1 lb)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F). If using oven, preheat to 400°F.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, mix barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside half of the sauce for serving.
- Grill chicken skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until grill marks form. Flip and cook another 5 minutes.
- Brush chicken generously with sauce. Continue grilling, turning and basting every 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 20-25 minutes total.
- Remove chicken from grill, let rest 5 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.
Tips
- For oven method: Place chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet, bake 25 minutes, then brush with sauce and bake 10 more minutes.
- Letting the chicken rest before serving helps retain juices.
- Double the sauce if you like extra for dipping.
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