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Chef John's Barbecue Chicken

Chef John's Barbecue Chicken

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Meat

    • 🍗 1 whole chicken, cut into halves

  • Seasonings

    • 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, or as needed

STEPS

1

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.

2

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.

3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

4

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.

5

Cook chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill until grill marks appear, 3 to 4 minutes.

6

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

  • 48
    Protein
  • 11
    Carbs
  • 24
    Fats

💡 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.