Same here. I used the base rub and let it sit overnight. The flavors add a little kick to the chicken and our guests raved.
Barbecue Chicken
Thighs and drumsticks are often cheaper than breasts, making this a budget-friendly barbecue choice. The spice rub is a mixture of spices you probably already have in your pantry.
Yield: 8 Servings
Cost per Serving: $1.79
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Recipe Time
Cook Time:
Prep Time:
Chill:
6 Hours
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 370
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Carbohydrate: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 81mg
- Sodium: 748mg
Ingredients
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
- 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken drumsticks
- Spice Rub:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon allspice
- Sauce:
- 2 cups ketchup
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke
Preparation
- Place chicken on a rimmed baking sheet. Make spice rub: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Sprinkle spice mix over chicken and rub in. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 6 hours.
- Make sauce: Combine all ingredients in a large pan. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Remove from heat.
- Preheat grill to medium low; oil when hot. Cook chicken for 10 minutes, turn over and cook for 8 minutes longer. Brush sauce on one side of chicken, turn over and cook for 3 minutes. Brush remaining side with sauce, turn over and cook for 3 minutes, or until cooked through.
Barbecue Chicken Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Family
- CUISINE: American, American - Traditional
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- COOKING METHOD: Grill
- PUBLICATION: All You
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