Best 6 All American Bbq Rubbed Chicken Recipes

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**Introduction:**

Craving a finger-licking barbecue experience without the hassle of a grill? Look no further than this collection of All-American BBQ Rubbed Chicken recipes. Indulge in a symphony of smoky, savory flavors as you explore a variety of delectable chicken dishes, each infused with the essence of authentic American barbecue. From the succulent BBQ Rubbed Chicken Breasts to the tantalizing BBQ Rubbed Chicken Thighs, these recipes promise an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. Dive into the world of smoky goodness and discover the secrets to creating mouthwatering barbecue chicken that will be the star of your next gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BBQ RUB-ROASTED CHICKEN



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

8 cups water
1 lemon, juiced and halves reserved
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar
One 7- to 8-pound whole roaster chicken
BBQ Rub, recipe follows, divided
1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature
Serving suggestion: Lemon and Walnut Waffles, recipe follows
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon dried ground thyme
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 lemon, zested
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated
3 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 lemon, zested
Oil, for waffle iron
1 cup chopped walnuts
Maple syrup, for serving

Steps:

  • In a bowl large enough to fit the chicken, combine the water, lemon juice and halves, salt, and sugar. Whisk until salt and sugar are dissolved. Add the chicken to the bowl, cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight. If the brine does not fully cover the chicken, rotate the chicken halfway through the brining process. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl add half of the BBQ Rub and the butter. Mix until well combined. Refrigerate for a few minutes if the butter begins to melt after mixing. Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels. Use your fingers to gently release the skin from the flesh of the breasts and legs. Spread the butter mixture evenly under the skin and over the breast and legs. Pat the remaining BBQ rub mixture all over the bird. Transfer the chicken to a roasting pan fitted with a roasting rack and bake until golden and the juices run clear, basting frequently, for about 1 hour 15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees F. Baste the chicken thoroughly with the drippings in pan, return to the oven, and let bake until the skin is brown and crispy, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven to a cutting board and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting. Carve the meat and arrange on a serving platter. Serve with Lemon and Walnut Waffles, if desired.
  • Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl sift to combine the flour, baking powder, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and salt. In small bowl whisk the egg yolks until smooth, then add the milk, vegetable oil, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients. Pour in the liquid ingredients and gently stir the batter, with a wooden spoon, until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. You can use a hand beater or a stand mixer on low speed, if desired.
  • In a very clean bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. Add the remaining sugar and beat until soft peaks form. Gently fold the whites into the batter. Pour about 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup batter into an oiled waffle iron, sprinkle with walnuts, then close the iron. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes, depending on waffle iron settings. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve warm with maple syrup.

ALL-AMERICAN BARBECUE CHICKEN



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This flavorful chicken entree can travel with you to your tailgate, picnic, or potluck. For one of the most delicious chicken recipes you'll ever bite into, marinate drumsticks in a citrus vinaigrette overnight and stir together a homemade sauce, then pack in an insulated cooler and grill up succulent barbecue chicken once you reach your site.

Provided by BHG Test Kitchen

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3.5 - 4.5 pound chicken drumsticks
0.5 cup lemon juice
0.25 cup vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup water
0.333 cup coarsely chopped onion (1 small)
3 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup ketchup
3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon lemon juice
0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • If desired, skin chicken. Divide chicken between two resealable plastic bags set in shallow dishes. For marinade, in a small bowl combine 1/2 cup lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper. Pour marinade over chicken. Seal bags; turn to coat chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator overnight, turning bags occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, for barbecue sauce, in a large saucepan combine the water, onion, butter, brown sugar, mustard, vinegar, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Stir in ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and, if desired, cayenne pepper. Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 50 to 60 minutes or until desired consistency. Transfer to a storage container; cover and chill overnight. Tailgate day:
  • Drain chicken, discarding marinade. Tote chicken and barbecue sauce in an insulated cooler with ice packs.
  • At the tailgating site, prepare grill (with a cover). For a charcoal grill, arrange medium-hot coals around a drip pan. Test for medium heat above pan. Place chicken on grill rack over drip pan. Cover and grill for 50 to 60 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink (180°F). (For a gas grill, preheat grill. Reduce heat to medium. Adjust for indirect cooking. Grill as above.)
  • Meanwhile, transfer barbecue sauce to a medium disposable foil pan. After chicken has been grilling about 20 minutes, add barbecue sauce to grill to reheat. Brush chicken frequently with barbecue sauce during the last 10 minutes of grilling. Serve chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce. Provide moist towelettes when serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 370 mg, Sugar 6 g, Fat 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

SOUTHERN BBQ CHICKEN



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Slow-grilling over indirect heat keeps this chicken moist and tender. Giving the drumsticks a long rub with seasonings makes them taste great. Always baste at the end of grilling to prevent the legs from burning.

Provided by rachelu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large cloves cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • 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 the chicken, coat with the paste, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce into onions; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until lightly browned on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Turn off one of the grill burners or move the coals and move chicken so there is no heat source directly below it.
  • Baste drumsticks with the sauce and cook another 10 minutes; turn again and baste chicken with sauce. Continue to grill drumsticks until juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1527.8 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

BBQ CHICKEN RUB



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Skip the store-bought seasoning and try this homemade bbq chicken rub. Use this easy spice mix on your favorite cut of chicken for the BEST bbq chicken.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 11

¼ cup chili powder
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon thyme
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar
6 drumsticks ((or chicken of your choice))
2 tablespoons olive oil ((optional))

Steps:

  • In a small bowl mix together BBQ seasonings.
  • Season drumsticks (or chicken pieces of your choice) with BBQ seasonings and let sit for 30 minutes.
  • Grease grill and preheat oven medium high heat.
  • Add drumsticks and cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping every 4-5 minutes or until it reaches 175-180 degrees internally. Brush with olive oil half way through grilling if you'd like. This is optional!
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 13 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Sodium 856 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

AMERICA'S BEST BARBEQUE RUB



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After traveling all over America looking for the best BBQ recipe, we found one on a golf course in Twin Falls, Idaho. I hope you enjoy it as much as our family does. This rub is best on any meat that goes on a charcoal grill. The rub should be applied a day in advance for large cuts and a few hours in advance for smaller cuts. Store the rub in a airtight jar away from heat or light. It will keep for six months. This is especially good using some smoking chips on top of the charcoal. Just soak the chips in water and then put them in foil on top of the coals.

Provided by CARLYHUSTON

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup sweet paprika
3 tablespoons ground black pepper
3 tablespoons coarse salt
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon hickory smoked salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons celery seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Whisk brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, coarse salt, cumin, hickory salt, garlic powder, onion powder, celery seeds, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 54.7 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 3031.2 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

BBQ SPICE RUB



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This rub is so simple! It's made with the everyday spices you have in your cupboard. I rub it on everything from chicken to pork to burgers to steak. I keep it in a Ziploc® bag in the freezer. It's always ready to go! Double or triple your ingredients so you always have it on hand.

Provided by Brenda McGrath

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup brown sugar
½ cup paprika
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Mix brown sugar, paprika, black pepper, salt, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Store in an air-tight container or keep in the freezer in a sealable plastic bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Fat 1.1 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 888.1 mg, Sugar 10.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken pieces. Bone-in, skin-on chicken pieces are best for this recipe, as they will stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Make sure the chicken is dry before applying the rub. This will help the rub adhere to the chicken and create a flavorful crust.
  • Use a generous amount of rub. Don't be afraid to apply a lot of rub to the chicken, as this is what will give it its flavor.
  • Let the chicken rest before cooking. This will allow the rub to penetrate the chicken and create a more flavorful dish.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat. This will help prevent the chicken from drying out and will allow it to cook evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through. Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Conclusion:

This All-American BBQ Rubbed Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy chicken. The rub is packed with flavor, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as roasted potatoes or a green salad.

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