Grilled BBQ Chicken Recipe

Here’s my go-to Grilled BBQ Chicken Recipe! It is perfect for summer!

I love grilling this time of year — it makes dinner quick, easy, and full of flavor.

Servings: 6–8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35–45 minutes

Total Time: ~55 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken (mix of breasts, thighs, and legs)

• 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

• Salt, to taste

• Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the Grill

Heat your grill to medium (about 350°F to 400°F).

2. Season the Chicken

Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.

Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.

3. Grill the Chicken (Indirect Heat)

Place the chicken skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill (indirect heat).

Cover and cook for about 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches about 150°F.

4. Add the BBQ Sauce

Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce.

Move the chicken over to the hotter side of the grill (direct heat), skin-side down.

Grill for another 5–10 minutes, brushing with more sauce and turning once or twice, until nicely caramelized and internal temperature reaches 165°F for thighs and legs, 160°F for breasts.

5. Rest and Serve

Remove chicken from the grill. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Serve with extra BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.

Tips:

• Don’t add the BBQ sauce too early — it can burn before the chicken is cooked through.

Talk soon,

Mary