Chef John's Barbecue Chicken
Cost $15, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 6 Servings
- $15
Chef John's Barbecue Chicken
Cost $15, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 60 Min
- 6 Servings
- $15
INGREDIENTS
Meat
- 🍗 1 whole chicken, cut into halves
Seasonings
- ÂĽ cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 🧂 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ cup barbecue sauce, or as needed
STEPS
Cut 1/2-inch deep slashes in the skin-side of each chicken half: two cuts in each breast, two in each thigh, and one in each leg. Remove wing tips.
Whisk vinegar, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, and garlic together in a large bowl. Place chicken in the bowl and turn to coat. Arrange chicken halves in the bottom of the bowl with the cut sides down; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
Remove chicken from the bowl and pat dry with paper towels; discard any remaining marinade. Place chicken halves, skin-side up, on a plate and season with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
Cook chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes.
Turn chicken over, close the grill lid, and cook, basting with remaining barbecue sauce every 6 minutes, until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 35 minutes.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
464
Calories
- 48gProtein
- 11gCarbs
- 24gFats
đź’ˇ Tips
Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).Avoid overloading the grill to maintain even cooking temperatures.To save time, you can marinate the chicken overnight in the fridge.If using store-bought barbecue sauce, opt for one with lower sugar to prevent burning during grilling.
⚠️ Precautions
This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.