The ultimate backyard barbecue party should be relaxing, entertaining, filled with fun and laughter, bringing families and friends together. Food that is grilled outdoors should be flavourful that can be put together in no time. This barbecued chicken fits the bill with minimal fuss. Seasoned with sauce, which infuses the bird and grilled to perfection. Delicious and definitely, a crowd-pleaser. Served with sides that bring life to the party and complete any barbecue.
Basic ingredients that can be found in your pantry are included in the marinade. Spices to season and flavour, vinegar to tenderize and contribute the tanginess, while the oil to keep the chicken moist. Bone-in chicken pieces were used that were marinated with the sauce for a couple of hours and then grilled using indirect heat. Alternatively, they can be baked at 400 F or 200 C until done. A dish that can be cooked outdoors or indoors and enjoyed all year around.
In indirect grilling, the burners on either side of the grill are lit with the food placed in the centre, away from the heat source. The food takes longer to cook without burning the exterior. This technique is used to cook food that has high sugar content (marinated with barbecue sauce), larger or thicker cuts of meat and to slow roast a whole chicken or turkey.
Basic ingredients that can be found in your pantry are included in the marinade. Spices to season and flavour, vinegar to tenderize and contribute the tanginess, while the oil to keep the chicken moist. Bone-in chicken pieces were used that were marinated with the sauce for a couple of hours and then grilled using indirect heat. Alternatively, they can be baked at 400 F or 200 C until done. A dish that can be cooked outdoors or indoors and enjoyed all year around.
In indirect grilling, the burners on either side of the grill are lit with the food placed in the centre, away from the heat source. The food takes longer to cook without burning the exterior. This technique is used to cook food that has high sugar content (marinated with barbecue sauce), larger or thicker cuts of meat and to slow roast a whole chicken or turkey.
Quick & Easy Barbecued Chicken
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 kg whole chicken
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
Method:
Deskin chicken and cut into pieces. Wash, drain well, season with salt and marinate with rest of the ingredients for a couple of hours.
Preheat your outdoor grill to 400 F or 200 C. Once hot, clean the grates with a grill brush. Using tongs, dip a paper towel in oil and lightly grease the grate.
Using indirect heat, barbecue chicken until cooked through. Lightly char the chicken pieces on direct heat just before taking them off the grill.
Alternatively, the chicken pieces can be cooked in the oven at the above temperature.
Serve hot with choice of sides.
Note:
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 kg whole chicken
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon pepper powder
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Sriracha hot sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt
Method:
Deskin chicken and cut into pieces. Wash, drain well, season with salt and marinate with rest of the ingredients for a couple of hours.
Preheat your outdoor grill to 400 F or 200 C. Once hot, clean the grates with a grill brush. Using tongs, dip a paper towel in oil and lightly grease the grate.
Using indirect heat, barbecue chicken until cooked through. Lightly char the chicken pieces on direct heat just before taking them off the grill.
Alternatively, the chicken pieces can be cooked in the oven at the above temperature.
Serve hot with choice of sides.
Note:
- Any leftover marinade can be brushed on the chicken pieces during the cooking process.
- Chicken was cut into four pieces and two whole wings, with the backbone reserved for stock.
- Sriracha can be replaced with your favourite hot sauce.
