Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our grilled chicken smothered in a luscious figgy barbecue sauce, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish is a perfect blend of sweet, tangy, and smoky notes, elevated by the juicy tenderness of grilled chicken. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing fig and arugula salad that adds a crisp and peppery contrast, and a creamy goat cheese polenta that provides a rich and velvety foundation. Get ready to embark on a flavor adventure that will leave you craving more.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BBQ SAUCE
For this all-American classic that's great for lunch or dinner, use a great homemade sauce and pick your method: Slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results or grill smaller pieces for a fast meal.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Place chicken on grill (if using skin-on chicken, place skin side down on grill).
- Grill chicken, without turning, 6 to 10 minutes for boneless chicken and 10 to 14 minutes for bone-in. Flip and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes more.
- About 1 minute before chicken is done, brush with barbecue sauce.
GRILLED CHICKEN WITH FIGGY BARBECUE SAUCE
Pieces of grilled chicken are basted with a sweet-and-sour fig sauce for a fresh take on backyard barbecue.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Heat grill or grill pan over high heat.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper on all sides and place on grill. Grill chicken until cooked through, about 8 to 10 minutes per side.
- Brush barbecue sauce on cooked chicken and grill for 1 minute more on each side. Serve remaining barbecue sauce on the side.
FIGGY BARBECUE SAUCE
Brush this on chicken, pork, or steak when the meat is almost finished grilling; the sauce should caramelize but not burn. Serve more sauce at the table.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak figs in 2 cups boiling water until soft, about 5 minutes; drain. Pulse with vinegar, tomato paste, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor, scraping down sides often, until pureed, about 3 1/2 minutes. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic for 30 seconds. Pour in fig puree. Whisk in 1 cup room-temperature water and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Discard bay leaf. Refrigerate until ready to use (up to 2 months).
GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN (BARBECUE CHICKEN RECIPE)
Say hello to your newest go-to summer staple, the best Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe! This easy recipe utilizes a quick BBQ chicken marinade, a flavorful BBQ chicken dry rub, & indirect grilling, yielding perfectly tender, juicy, & flavorful BBQ chicken every time. The only grilled barbecue chicken recipe you'll need from now on!
Provided by Jess Larson | Plays Well With Butter
Categories Main Dishes
Time 12h
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If you'd like to make BBQ chicken without the skin, tear the skin off of each chicken thigh. If you'd like to make skin-on BBQ chicken, simply trim off any excess skin or fat.
- Add all listed ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Stir to combine. Set aside, or store on your spice rack in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
- Add the beer (or buttermilk) to a large bowl or ziptop bag. Add in the kosher salt and stir to combine. Add the chicken, submerging all the parts in the beer mixture. Set aside to brine for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 days. If brining longer than 1 hour, be sure to store the chicken in the brine in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the refrigerator. If I have the time, I usually try to brine for at least 12 hours.
- Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat & a second zone of indirect heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes before grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)
- Once the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the brine, patting off any excess moisture with a paper towel. Season generously with salt & the BBQ chicken dry rub. If using skin-on chicken, work your fingers under the skin to season both sides of the skin.
- Place the seasoned chicken on the indirect side of the grill (skin side up, if using skin-on chicken), as close to the fire as possible without being over the direct heat. Cook the chicken, rotating the pieces 180 degrees every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 150 degrees F. Depending on the size of your chicken & the temperature of your grill, this could take as little as 15 minutes or up to 40 minutes.
- Move the chicken over direct heat. If using skin-on pieces, flip the chicken so the skin-side is down. Use a pastry brush to baste the BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce & cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken & cook for 2 minutes more. If using skinless chicken, baste the second side with BBQ sauce; if using skin-on chicken, I suggest not applying BBQ sauce to the skin to keep it nice & crispy. Repeat 2-3 times, until your chicken is as charred & saucy as desired and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Carryover heat will cause the internal temperature to continue to rise as it rests. The chicken will be ready to serve once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 165 degrees F.
- with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite summer side dishes. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Sugar 31.1 g, Sodium 1054.9 mg, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 5.4 g, Cholesterol 23.6 mg
BARBECUED CHICKEN
Barbecued chicken isn't, really: It's grilled rather than smoke-roasted at low temperature. But it requires a similar attention to technique. You'll want to move the pieces around on the grill to keep them from burning, and flip them often as well. Cooking barbecued chicken benefits from a basting technique used by the chef and outdoor cooking maven Adam Perry Lang, who thins out his sauce with water, then paints it onto the meat he's cooking coat after coat, allowing it to reduce and intensify rather than seize up and burn.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, barbecues, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn one of the burners down to low or off, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauce with 1 cup water and stir to combine. Set aside.
- Sprinkle the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper, then put them on the grill directly over the coals and cook for about 15 minutes, turning once every 5 minutes or so, and brushing with the thinned barbecue sauce. When the chicken skin starts to crisp and darken, move the pieces to the cooler side of the grill and let them cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until a peek inside shows that the meat no longer has any red at the center.
- Move the chicken back onto the hot side of the grill and baste with sauce again, turning the meat a few times. Remove to a warmed platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 534, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 785 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for quick and even cooking.
- Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices helps infuse flavor and keep it moist during grilling.
- Preheat the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (around 400°F) before adding the chicken. This will help create grill marks and prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Cook the chicken over direct heat: Grill the chicken over direct heat for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through. You can check if the chicken is done by inserting a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F.
- Baste the chicken with figgy barbecue sauce: During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken with figgy barbecue sauce. This will add a delicious sweet and tangy flavor to the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest: Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute and make the chicken more tender.
Conclusion:
This grilled chicken with figgy barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection and basted with a sweet and tangy figgy barbecue sauce. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as grilled vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes.
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