Description
Grilling BBQ chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish with big flavors that’s perfect for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in, skin-on or skinless)
- Homemade BBQ sauce or your favorite store-bought
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and oil the grates lightly.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and olive oil.
- Grill the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Sauce the chicken in the last few minutes by brushing with BBQ sauce.
- Rest for 3–5 minutes before serving.
Notes
If using very thick or sugary BBQ sauce, apply it late in cooking to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American