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Crispy Grilled BBQ Chicken

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A quick and easy grilled chicken recipe featuring crispy skin, juicy tender meat, and a smoky-sweet BBQ glaze perfect for backyard gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • Chicken pieces (bone-in, skin-on thighs or drumsticks)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and place in a large mixing bowl.
  2. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over chicken and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle dry rub over chicken and rub in with hands. Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F). If using charcoal, wait until coals are covered with white ash.
  5. Place chicken skin-side down on grill. Cook for 7-8 minutes without moving to develop crispy skin. Flip and cook other side for another 7-8 minutes.
  6. Brush a generous layer of BBQ sauce on chicken, flip to skin side, and brush again. Grill for another 2-3 minutes per side with lid closed to caramelize sauce.
  7. Check doneness with instant-read thermometer (165°F internal temperature) or by cutting into thickest part to ensure clear juices and opaque meat.
  8. Remove chicken from grill and let rest on foil-lined tray for 5-10 minutes to lock in juices.
  9. Serve carved or whole with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Pat chicken dry before seasoning for crispy skin. Avoid flipping too often to maintain crispiness. Let chicken rest after grilling to keep it juicy. Use thicker BBQ sauce for better glaze. If no grill, bake at 425°F on wire rack for 35-40 minutes and broil 2-3 minutes to crisp skin.

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