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Barbecue Chicken

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This flavorful barbecue chicken recipe infuses tender chicken with a tangy marinade and a spicy rub, delivering a smoky, savory dish perfect for grilling enthusiasts.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: undefined

Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into halves

¼ 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 (for basting)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce, and crushed garlic.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken halves in the marinade, turning to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Season the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and pat dry. Discard remaining marinade. Season chicken with salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  5. Grill the Chicken: Place chicken skin-side down on grill. Grill for 3–4 minutes until grill marks appear. Flip chicken, close lid, and cook, basting with remaining barbecue sauce every 6 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), about 35 minutes.

Notes

Optional: Increase cayenne pepper or add a chopped jalapeño to the marinade for extra heat.

Add honey or brown sugar to the marinade for a sweeter flavor.

Incorporate fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the marinade for a more aromatic profile.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg