Authentic Southern Barbeque Chicken
Southern-Style Barbecue Chicken – Smoky, Sticky & Finger-Lickin’ Good! Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 45–60 mins | Total Time: ~1 hr 15 mins Servings: 4–6 | Cuisine: Southern American | Course: Dinner, Grilled Main Difficulty: Easy–Moderate ❤️ Why You’ll Love This Southern BBQ Chicken This Southern-Style Barbecue Chicken recipe is the real deal — juicy chicken pieces slow-grilled to perfection, basted in a homemade sweet and tangy BBQ sauce that caramelizes into a sticky glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts, 4th of July, Sunday dinners, or any time you crave soulful Southern comfort from the grill. 🛒 Ingredients For the Chicken: 3–4 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces (thighs, legs, drumsticks, or quarters) 2 tbsp olive oil Salt & black pepper to taste 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp smoked paprika ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat) For the Southern BBQ Sauce: 1 cup ketchup ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tbsp molasses 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp yellow mustard 1 tsp onion powder ½ tsp smoked paprika Dash of hot sauce (optional) 🔥 Instructions Step 1: Prep the Chicken Pat chicken pieces dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Let sit for 15–30 mins at room temperature while you prep the grill and sauce. Step 2: Make the Southern BBQ Sauce In a saucepan, combine ketchup, vinegar, sugar, molasses, and remaining sauce ingredients. Simmer on medium heat for 10–15 mins until thick and glossy. Set aside a portion for serving and another for basting. Step 3: Grill the Chicken Preheat grill to medium heat (~350°F). Set up for indirect grilling if possible. Place chicken skin side down, and cook covered for 25–30 mins, turning occasionally. Move to direct heat, baste generously with BBQ sauce, and cook an additional 15–20 mins, turning and basting every 5 mins until internal temp reaches 165°F. 👉 Pro Tip: Avoid putting sauce on too early — sugar can burn. Baste during the last 15–20 minutes only. Step 4: Serve It Up Let chicken rest 5–10 mins. Serve with extra sauce and classic Southern sides (see below!). 🍽️ Perfect Southern Sides Buttermilk cornbread Creamy coleslaw Collard greens or Southern green beans Macaroni and cheese Baked beans Sweet iced tea or lemonade 🧪 Recipe Tips & Variations Type How to Adjust Oven Method Bake at 375°F for 50–60 mins, basting last 15 mins Spicy Kick Add extra cayenne or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce Smoky Flavor Use wood chips or smoked paprika Boneless Option Use boneless thighs, reduce cooking time ❓ FAQ Q: Can I use store-bought BBQ sauce? Yes, but this homemade sauce brings authentic Southern flavor that’s worth the extra 10 minutes! Q: What’s the best cut of chicken for BBQ? Bone-in, skin-on thighs and drumsticks retain moisture and flavor best on the grill. Q: Can I marinate the chicken ahead? Absolutely! You can marinate overnight with the dry rub and brush on sauce during grilling. 🧾 Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving) Calories: ~350–400 kcal Protein: 30–35g Carbs: ~15g Fat: ~20g Sugar: ~10g Sodium: Moderate–high
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