This Grilled BBQ Chicken is tender, flavorful, and brushed with barbecue sauce until perfectly caramelized. The smoky grill flavor combined with the sweet and tangy BBQ glaze makes this a cookout favorite everyone loves.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Perfect cookout recipe
Easy to make
Family favorite
Budget-friendly
Juicy and flavorful
Great for entertaining
Ingredients
For The Chicken
3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon Lawry's Seasoning Salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
For The Sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Season The Chicken
Pat chicken dry.
Drizzle with olive oil.
Season with:
Smoked paprika
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Salt
Pepper
Chili powder
Step 2: Preheat Grill
Heat grill to medium heat.
Oil the grates.
Step 3: Grill
Cook chicken for 25-30 minutes.
Turn every few minutes.
Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 4: Sauce
Brush generously with barbecue sauce.
Continue grilling for 3-5 minutes.
Turn once.
Brush again.
Step 5: Rest
Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips For The Best BBQ Chicken
Use thighs for extra juiciness.
Sauce near the end to prevent burning.
Let chicken rest before serving.
Use a meat thermometer.
What To Serve With BBQ Chicken
Storage
Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
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Final Thoughts
This Grilled BBQ Chicken is smoky, juicy, and packed with barbecue flavor. It's the ultimate backyard cookout recipe that's guaranteed to disappear fast.