BBQ Chicken

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BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken
Yields:
5
serving(s)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Cal/Serv:
535
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Sticky fingers, smoky air, and that slow-building craving that hits before the first bite even lands. This BBQ chicken brings you straight into that backyard, sun-warmed, slightly messy kind of comfort—where the scent of caramelized sugar and garlic clings to the air and makes everyone hover a little closer to the grill.

Each bite is a mix of sweet, tangy, and savory, with the sauce clinging thickly to the chicken, glossy and rich. You get that deep, smoky char on the outside, giving way to juicy, tender meat underneath.

The hint of vinegar cuts through just enough to keep things balanced, while the Worcestershire adds that quiet depth you can’t quite put your finger on—but you know you love it.

It’s the kind of meal that feels relaxed and satisfying, where you don’t mind getting a little sauce on your hands, going back for seconds (and maybe thirds), and sitting a little longer at the table just to enjoy it all.

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

5
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 10 chicken drumsticks
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Nutrition Facts
BBQ Chicken
Serving Size
 
340 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
535
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
30
g
46
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Cholesterol
 
239
mg
80
%
Sodium
 
783
mg
34
%
Potassium
 
748
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
 
18
g
6
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
13
g
14
%
Protein
 
48
g
96
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Equipments

  • 1 outdoor grill
  • 1 grill grate
  • 1 small saucepan
  • 1 mortar and pestle
  • 1 resealable plastic bag
  • 1 pair tongs
  • 1 basting brush
  • 1 instant-read thermometer
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 chef knife
  • 1 mixing spoon
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Directions

  1. Mash brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a mortar and pestle to form a paste. Spoon paste into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat with paste, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. For best results, marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 hour to overnight.
  2. When ready to cook, heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from the bag.
  4. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until brown, about 5 minutes, turning once halfway through. Turn off one of the burners and move chicken over indirect heat. Maintain the temperature at 300 to 350 degrees F (150 to 175 degrees C).
  5. Cook chicken for 20 minutes, turning halfway through. Baste with sauce, then continue to cook, basting every 10 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 25 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
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