Best 12 Easy Chicken Barbecue Recipes
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of barbecue chicken, a culinary delight that has captivated taste buds worldwide. This versatile dish can be prepared in a myriad of ways, from the classic grilled or smoked chicken to the tangy and smoky goodness of a slow-cooker creation. Whether you prefer a dry rub or a flavorful marinade, the possibilities are endless. This article presents a collection of easy-to-follow chicken barbecue recipes that cater to various tastes and occasions. From the zesty "Best Ever Grilled BBQ Chicken" to the aromatic "BBQ Chicken in the Slow Cooker," these recipes guarantee a mouthwatering experience. So, fire up your grill or plug in your slow cooker and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Let's cook with our recipes!
SUPER EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS & THIGHS
This recipe was given to me by a friend and I love it because it is very quick and easy to make & the taste is FABULOUS. Use your favorite BBQ sauce. This is best if you can let the chicken marinate all day or even better overnight. Cooking time includes both parts.
Provided by pterron94
Categories Poultry
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- PART ONE.
- In 1 or 2 oblong storage containers (depending on size of yours - I need 2) pour 1/2 - 1 cup of BBQ sauce on bottom of each container and tilt container until BBQ sauce evenly coats bottom.
- PART TWO.
- Put chicken inside Dutch Oven or other large pot with lid.
- Fill with water until water is about 2 inches higher than chicken.
- Bring to boil and cook for 15 - 20 minutes - no longer or chicken will be tough.
- Pour chicken & water into colander to drain water.
- Leaving chicken in colander turn on cool water and while holding chicken leg or thigh under water pull off skin & any fat (usually on thigh pieces).
- Place each piece into the container (for thighs place the piece meat side down - the side the bone isn't sticking out of).
- Pour rest of the BBQ sauce evenly over the chicken making sure to cover all the meat.
- Cover container and put into fridge either for the rest of the day or overnight. Because the chicken is hot it absorbs more of the BBQ sauce flavoring.
- Tip - Because the sauce hasn't been cooked I save the extra sauce in a freezer bag in the fridge till the next time & use it first to line the container bottom. It doesn't go bad.
- PART THREE.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place coated pieces on greased oblong pan.
- Bake for 40 minutes (tastes even better if done on a grill).
EASY CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN LEGS
Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken Legs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChefWhiz
Categories Chicken
Time 6h5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place chicken in one layer, if possible, in sprayed slow cooker.
- Mix remaining ingredients.
- Remove 1/3 of the mixed sauce and brush over chicken. Use a little bit more if needed.
- Save remaining sauce to serve with chicken.
- Cover and cook on low 6-7 hours or until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 764.4, Fat 40.7, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 277.2, Sodium 668.8, Carbohydrate 36, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 34.1, Protein 61.3
EASY CHICKEN BARBECUE
"I have my family over for Sunday dinner once a month, so I'm always looking for new and different recipes to prepare," writes Connnie Perrone of Rockford, Illinois. "These simple sandwiches are quick and tasty."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute the celery, green pepper and onion in butter until tender. Stir in barbecue sauce and chicken; heat through. Serve on rolls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 1225mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.
BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH EASY HOMEMADE BARBECUE SAUCE
Provided by Catherine McCord
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 20 nuggets
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the nuggets: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Place the panko, garlic powder, Italian herbs and salt in a separate shallow bowl and stir to combine.
- One at a time, dip the chicken chunks in the egg and then in the breadcrumbs. (Keep one hand dry to help adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.) Make sure the chicken chunks are completely coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spray each nugget with nonstick spray. Bake until browned and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.
- For the barbecue sauce: In a small saucepan, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and paprika. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with the nuggets.
EASY AND TASTY BARBECUE CHICKEN SANDWICHES IN THE CROCK POT
This is almost too easy to be called a recipe, but I had to share it anyway. I came up with it one night when I wanted a nice meal but wasn't feeling too motivated. I love Crock-Pot cooking!
Provided by Kree6528
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Remove all visible fat from the chicken and toss it in the crock pot.
- Place the onion slices on top of the chicken.
- Pour the barbecue sauce over top.
- You may not need the entire jar, just enough to cover the chicken.
- Cook it on LOW for 8 hours or until the chicken is nice and tender.
- Shred the chicken with a fork and knife; scoop the mixture onto the bottom buns and top it with the top buns.
- Or, if you're like my dad, you might prefer leaving the breasts whole and eating it that way.
- Voila!
- An easy weeknight meal that doesn't heat up your kitchen in the summertime!
- I love this with potato chips and a carrot and raisin salad.
EASY BARBECUE PINEAPPLE CHICKEN
I created this in a moment of desperation to make something tasty and fast. This ended up being one of the favorites! I like to serve this dish over coconut rice. It adds a nice subtle flavor to the dish. This dish also tastes better the next day after the flavors have come together more, making great leftovers!
Provided by DanielleSh
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine barbecue sauce and pineapple in a large bowl and set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease the bottom of a 9x6-inch baking dish with butter.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish in a row. Pour pineapple mixture over the chicken, making sure to coat well. Cover the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Garnish with pistachios and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.6 calories, Carbohydrate 117.2 g, Cholesterol 72.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 3096.1 mg, Sugar 80.6 g
IMPOSSIBLY EASY BARBECUE CHICKEN PIE
Chicken and frozen corn come together in this hearty pie dinner served with barbecue sauce - a wonderful meal.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9-inch glass pie plate with cooking spray. Layer chicken, corn and 3 tablespoons of the parsley in pie plate.
- In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, milk, 1/4 cup barbecue sauce and eggs with wire whisk or fork until blended. Pour into pie plate.
- Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Brush 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce over top of pie. Sprinkle onions evenly over sauce.
- Bake 2 to 3 minutes longer or until onions are golden brown. Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon parsley. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 115 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
EASY PULLED CHICKEN BARBECUE SANDWICHES
This is not really a recipe, it is more of an idea. BUT, it is easy and you do no cooking at all ! In the USA, Rotisserie Chickens are available at most large supermarkets and at restaurants like Boston Market. If you can't get one you can slow cook boneless chicken breasts until they can be pulled apart. Number of servings depends on the size of the chicken and size of sandwiches.
Provided by John W Wenzelburger
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Remove the skin and pull the meat off the bones, then pull apart the chunks of meat discarding any hard over cooked parts.
- The meat should look like pulled pork.
- If you are not serving within 30 minutes, refrigerate.
- When ready to serve, put enough meat for one sandwich in a small microwave proof bowl.
- Make up one bowl for each sandwich you are making.
- Heat the meat in the microwave until it reaches serving temperature.
- Heating can be done before putting meat in the bowls if you are making more then a few sandwiches.
- Serve each person a bowl of meat and a bun.
- Each person can then pick their own favorite BBQ sauce or mix a (sand) witches brew of different sauces with their meat and then spoon onto their bun.
EASY KETO BARBECUE CHICKEN THIGHS
A whole barbecued chicken can take a while, and it can be done in some places, and not in others. Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for a quick and easy take on barbecue chicken. Bonus: use a keto-friendly barbecue sauce, and no one will even guess you are 'going keto!'
Provided by Bibi
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes BBQ Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Preheat an outdoor grill to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and lightly oil the grate.
- Season each side of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Place inner side of each chicken breast on the preheated grill and brush the top of each thigh with 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Grill undisturbed for 3 minutes, watching for flare-ups. Move chicken pieces to another part of the grill if flare-ups occur.
- Turn chicken pieces and brush each side with an additional 1 tablespoon barbecue sauce. Grill, turning the pieces three more times, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 6 minutes per side. Serve with additional sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 816.6 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
EASY AND TASTY BARBECUE CHICKEN PIZZA
This will be one of the easiest and fastest pizzas you've ever made! and in my opinion, one of the yummiest too! :D! My mom couldn't get enough of this and every time we order pizza she'll be like "why can't you just make your bbq one instead??"
Provided by MeliBug
Categories Chicken
Time 15m
Yield 6 slices, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450°F.
- In a small bowl, mix the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Make sure all chicken gets covered in sauce!
- Place pizza crust on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread chicken mixture over crust.
- Arrange tomato slice on top of chicken. Sprinkle entire pizza with cheese.
- Bake in oven for 8-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and crust is browned.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Enjoy this tasty pizza! :D.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.7, Fat 8.9, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 51.8, Sodium 255.2, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 16.6
EASY CROCK POT BARBECUE CHICKEN
Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Barbecue Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bmcnichol
Categories Chicken
Time 8h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place chicken in crock pot.
- Combine remaining ingredients and pour over chicken.
- Cook 8-10 hours on low.
EASY BARBECUE CRISPY CHICKEN MELTS
Bake chicken breasts with a new look and taste using barbecue sauce and Cheddar cheese.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425°F. In 13x9-inch pan, place butter. Heat in oven 2 to 3 minutes or until melted.
- In shallow dish, stir Bisquick mix and pepper. Pour milk into small bowl. Coat chicken with Bisquick mixture, then dip into milk and coat again with Bisquick mixture. Place chicken in pan.
- Bake uncovered about 30 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F).
- In small microwavable bowl, microwave barbecue sauce uncovered on High about 30 seconds or until warm. Spoon sauce evenly over chicken; top with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 600 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips
- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C) in the thickest part of the breast.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can check if the chicken is cooked by piercing it with a fork or knife. The juices should run clear, not pink.
- For a more flavorful chicken, marinate it for at least 30 minutes before cooking. You can use a store-bought marinade or make your own with ingredients like olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs.
- If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before grilling. This will help prevent them from burning.
- To prevent the chicken from drying out, baste it with the marinade or a mixture of olive oil and water every few minutes while grilling.
- If you're using a gas grill, preheat it to medium-high heat. If you're using a charcoal grill, let the coals burn until they're white-hot.
- Grill the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the meat.
Conclusion
This easy chicken barbecue recipe is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your chicken is cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. So fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious chicken barbecue!
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