If you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish for your next summer gathering, look no further than Chef John's barbecue chicken recipe. This dish is a perfect combination of tangy barbecue sauce and tender, juicy chicken that will have your guests coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup of your favorite barbecue sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Directions
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub the seasoning into the meat.
- Place chicken on the grill skin-side down and cook for 6-7 minutes per side.
- Brush barbecue sauce on the chicken during the last few minutes of cooking, flipping once to caramelize the sauce.
- Check for an internal temperature of 165°F before removing from the grill.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your delicious barbecue chicken with your favorite sides and a cold drink!
