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Grilled BBQ Chicken
American · Dinner

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks rubbed with paprika and brown sugar, grilled over medium heat until charred and juicy, then basted with tangy tomato-based barbecue sauce. Finished with a caramelized glaze and scattered scallions for a classic American cookout plate.

$4
15 minsPrep
30 minsCook
45 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
439Calories
39.4gProtein
19.6gFat
24.1gCarbs
18.2gSugar
1.1gFiber
1327mgSodium
189mgChol
4.4gSat Fat
385mgPotassium
42mgCalcium
1.8mgIron
0.6mcgVitamin B12
8.2mgVitamin C
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Instructions

1
Prep Mince garlic, then combine paprika, brown sugar, cayenne, garlic, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper into a paste. Rub evenly over the chicken.
2
Marinate Cover the chicken and chill in the fridge for 60 minutes.
3
Grill Place chicken skin-side down over medium heat and cook 12 to 15 minutes per side, turning once, until charred and juices run clear near the bone.
4
Glaze Brush barbecue sauce over the chicken and cook over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, turning and basting, until sticky and caramelized.
5
Rest Let the chicken rest 5 minutes off heat.
6
Plate Arrange chicken on a plate, thinly slice scallion, and scatter over the top.
Serves 2 portions · 2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10

Ingredients

  • 15 oz426g bone-in chicken thighs and drumsticks
  • 4 tsp4 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp24g brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 4 cloves4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp30ml vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2/3 cup160g barbecue sauce
  • 22 scallion
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