Description
Delicious BBQ Chicken with a homemade sauce that brings out the flavors of summer grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F).
- In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub this spice mixture all over the chicken pieces.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with the homemade BBQ sauce, allowing it to caramelize slightly.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter BBQ sauce, add an extra tablespoon of brown sugar.
- Try using chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option.
- Serve with coleslaw or corn on the cob for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg