May 22, 2020 | Main Course, Poutlry, Recipes

Spring and summer are definitely ideal for barbecuing. So what are you grilling? Tired of the same old same old? Why not grill some finger licking good Barbecued Chicken?
Barbecued Chicken is one of my summer favorites and it took me a while to figure out how those barbecue joints make their delicious barbecues. Was it the sauce? Or is there a marinade? Well, after much searching I found out it takes both! Yup a really good rub AND a really good sauce is what it takes for some restaurant style Barbecue. Click here for my Basic BBQ Chicken Rub you’re going to need it to make your Best Ever Barbecued Chicken this weekend!
So really there are 3 steps to making the Best Ever Barbecued Chicken:
- Rub the chicken parts with my Basic BBQ Chicken Rub and let rest AT LEAST 30 minutes and not more than 24 hours in the refrigerator. (Use 1/4 of the BBQ Chicken Rub for 8-9 pieces of chicken. Drizzle 2 Tbs. Olive Oil on the chicken parts then massage the rub into each piece making sure it’s completely covered. I use boneless chicken thighs but you can use any part or parts you like. The rub works better on skinless parts so I’d advise you to remove the skin. Place chicken in ziplock bag and let rest for at least 30 minutes and no more than 24 hours. If using chicken that has been resting in the fridge for more than 30 minutes place chicken on counter 30 minutes before grilling so that temperature goes down to room temp.)
- Grill the marinated chicken perfectly. Click here for grilling tips.
- Baste chicken with my yummy homemade Barbecue Sauce – baste the last 2 minutes for grilling and after the chicken is cooked – you can also serve barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.
So here’s my super yummy Homemade Barbecue Sauce. The recipe makes about 2 quarts. I keep the sauce in quart sized mason jars in the fridge. It keeps for about 3 months.
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Ingredients:
4 Cups Ketchup
1 Cup Blackstrap Molasses
1 Cup Dark Brown Sugar – Packed
1/2 Cup Seedless Blackberry Preserves
2/3 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
2 Tbl. Basic BBQ Chicken Rub (click here from my recipes)
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a saucepan and whisk together until preserves are no longer lumpy.
Simmer 10 – 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and use or transfer to jars for storing.
Best Ever Barbecued Chicken - Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Best Ever Barbecued Chicken - Homemade BBQ Sauce
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Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and whisk together until preserves are no longer lumpy
Simmer for 10 - 15 minutes
Remove from heat and use or transfer to jars for storing.
Mar 17, 2019 | Main Course, Poutlry, Recipes
Who doesn’t love the sweet tangy taste of Barbecued Chicken? But have you ever wondered how those BBQ joints (as my NYC cousin calls them) make such delicious chicken? I used to think it was all in the sauce which they slather on quite generously. But oh how wrong I was! I tried slathering different brands of barbecue sauces on my grilling chicken; all I got was burned sauce dripping off tasteless chicken! Restaurant worthy finger licking good barbecued chicken requires 2 things: BBQ Chicken Rub and really good barbecue sauce.
So really it all begins with a basic BBQ Chicken Rub; by the way in case you were wondering barbecued brisket, ribs, and other meats require a rub too; but I use a slightly different version with different spices. I generally make a large batch of BBQ Chicken Rub, meaning a batch large enough to fill the 8 oz. mason jar I store it in. This way I always have some handy, at least that’s the plan, whenever we feel like making barbecued chicken.
You will use about 1/4 of the jar each time you want to grill about 8-9 pieces of chicken. I know it sounds like a lot, but trust me use the correct amount for some amazing chicken. To use it you will need to drizzle 2 Tbs. of Olive Oil on the chicken ( I use boneless skinless chicken thighs, but you can use whatever parts you want although it’s best to at least remove the skin before seasoning.) Then massage the BBQ Chicken Rub on each piece of chicken, be sure you get all sides. Place the chicken in ziplock bag and allow to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Or better still leave it in the fridge overnight or up to 24 hours. Remember the longer it rests the more flavoring it will absorb.
If you’ve had the chicken marinating in the fridge for longer than 30 minutes let it rest on the counter for 30 minutes to bring it to room temperature. Then grill* the chicken until just about 2 minutes before it’s full cooked then brush on barbecue sauce (homemade or your favorite brand) and cook for 1 minute, flip over, brush more sauce on and cook for another minute or until cooked.* Read Tips on how to Grill Barbecued Chicken below.
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Here’s my recipe for Basic BBQ Chicken Rub. You can also use it on Turkey and other poultry you want to grill.
Ingredients:
3 Tbs. Paprika
3 Tbs. Ground Sea Salt
2 1/2 Tbs. Chili Powder
2 1/2 Tbs. Onion Powder
3 Tbs. Garlic Powder
2 1/2 Tbs. Dark Brown Sugar
2 Tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder
2 Tsp. Ground Thyme
2 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix thoroughly.
Transfer to 8 Oz. Mason Jar and store tightly covered in a dry place.
You can store it in the pantry for about 3 months. Store in the freezer if you want to keep it fresh longer.
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* Tips for Grilling Barbecued Chicken
Spray grill with oil and preheat to high heat
Place chicken on the hot grill and cook uncovered for 5 minutes
Flip chicken over and cook another 5 minutes
Cover the grill and turn heat to low to maintain a temperature of about 325º with lid closed
Cook 5 minutes then flip chicken over and cook another 5 minutes with closed lid
Uncover the chicken and baste with barbecue sauce (homemade or your favorite brand)
Cook uncovered for 1 minute then flip chicken over and baste again
Cook uncovered another minute or until chicken temperature registers 165-180º when you insert a thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken (don’t touch the bone)
If chicken is still undone continue to grill with lid down until it reaches the correct temperature. If you are doing this baste the chicken with barbecue sauce every 3 minutes until done.
Remove cooked chicken from grill and place in a pot.
Baste with more barbecue sauce and cover pot.
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. You can serve with a side of barbecue sauce.
Instructions
Mix all ingredients in a small bowl anc combine thoroughly
Transfer to an 8 Oz. Mason Jar and cover with a tight lid, store in a dry place
Recipe Notes
This rub will store tightly covered in the pantry for about 3 months. If you want to store it longer place it in the freezer where it can be stored for 6 months.