Juicy BBQ Chicken with Brown Sugar Rub (Foolproof Grilling Method!)
A foolproof method for juicy BBQ chicken with a brown sugar rub and homemade sauce, perfect for backyard grilling.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 45-50 mins
- Total Time: 2+ hours
- Yield: 5 servings (10 drumsticks)
- Category: Main
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Brown sugar (2 tablespoons)
- Fresh garlic (2 large cloves, chopped)
- Salt (2 teaspoons)
- Black pepper (1 teaspoon)
- Chicken drumsticks (10)
- Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- Onion (½ cup, finely chopped)
- Ketchup (¾ cup)
- White wine vinegar (2 tablespoons)
- Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
Instructions
- Create Your Flavor Bomb Rub: Mix brown sugar, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Give Your Chicken a Flavor Bath: Rub paste into drumsticks and marinate.
- Whip Up Your BBQ Sauce: Cook onions, add ketchup, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce.
- Set Up Your Grill Like a Pro: Preheat grill and create two heat zones.
- Get That Beautiful Brown Sear: Sear chicken over direct heat.
- Switch to the Low-and-Slow Method: Cook on indirect heat.
- Start the Saucy Relationship: Apply first layer of BBQ sauce.
- Layer Up the Flavor: Continuously baste with sauce during cooking.
- Check When It's Ready: Use a meat thermometer to ensure internal temperature is 165°F.
Notes
- No fancy tools? Use a food processor for the rub.
- Maintain grill temperature between 300-350°F.
- Apply sauce in thin layers.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise cooking.
- Let chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 drumsticks
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: BBQ chicken, grilling, brown sugar rub, homemade BBQ sauce
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