Kansas City Style BBQ Chicken

Name: Kansas City Style BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 3 lbs halal chicken thighs and/or breasts; 1 tbsp oil; 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Bring the taste of Midwestern barbecue to your backyard with this Kansas City Style BBQ Chicken. This recipe uses halal chicken thighs (for maximum juiciness) or breasts, which are grilled over indirect heat until almost cooked through. They're then generously basted with a from-scratch, sticky-sweet barbecue sauce made with ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, and a blend of spices that caramelizes beautifully over the fire. The result is tender, smoky chicken with a finger-licking-good, glossy glaze and the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Serve this iconic American barbecue staple with classic sides like baked beans, coleslaw, and cornbread for an unforgettable summer meal.

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Grilled chicken pieces with a glossy, dark barbecue sauce glaze

Prep Time10 min

Cook Time30 min

Servings6 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Grill (charcoal or gas)SaucepanBasting brush

Instructions

1
Preheat grill to medium-high for direct and indirect heat zones. Pat chicken dry, rub with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
2
For the sauce: combine all sauce ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3
Place chicken skin-side down over direct heat to sear for 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side.
4
Move chicken to the indirect heat zone. Brush with sauce, cover the grill, and cook for 20-25 minutes, turning and basting every 5-7 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
5
Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce on the side.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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