Wondering how to make Grilled BBQ chicken for a small party or get-together? Worry no more, I got you!
As you may have realized, learning to make a proper BBQ chicken is an essential tool in anyone’s repertoire. At some point, you will have friends over, need to invite your in-laws or potential in-laws, cook for your growing family, or try to impress with a backyard BBQ.
In this Grilled BBQ chicken recipe, chicken legs and thighs (leg quarters) are marinated overnight in a blend of green seasoning, salt, black pepper, all-purpose and adobo. The last two are optional but good when you need a variation.
After marination, the longer the better, you will need to bring the chicken to room temperature to allow for even cooking on the grill.
The grill is heated, and the chicken is placed in and cooked until the meat is fully cooked and takes on a lovely grilled color. In most cases, color equals flavor, so don’t miss out due to impatience.
Don’t want to make this much?! Cut this recipe in two!
Ingredients you will need:
- leg and thighs (chicken leg quarters), or your favorite pieces
- green seasoning
- salt
- black pepper
- all-purpose seasoning, optional
- adobo, optional
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- BBQ sauce, homemade or store-bought
How to make grilled BBQ chicken in a few easy steps:
- Clean chicken
- Season and marinate.
- Bring to room temperature.
- Heat Grill. Grill –or bake in the oven.
- Baste with BBQ sauce and cook.
What sides to serve with grilled BBQ chicken:
Now that you know how to make grilled BBQ chicken, you will need some side dishes to go with that. You can consider appetizers including Trinidad chow, pholourie, saheena, saltfish accra, cheese paste sandwiches, shrimp wontons, hot honey buffalo wings, and bang bang shrimp with spicy sauce,
For the main side dishes, here are a few family favorites: rice and beans, Jamaican rice and peas, macaroni pie, extra cheesy macaroni pie, cornbread, corn pie, potato salad, beet potato salad, macaroni salad, Trini veggie fried rice, lo mein, a chunky veggie stir fry for the health conscious,
If you are a seasoned veteran, just looking for inspiration, you can add these proteins to your menu, bbq ribs, oven bbq wings, oven bbq lamb, easy roasted roasted lamb chops, grilled chicken kebabs, grilled lamb kebabs.
BBQ chicken on the Grill for a Small Party
Ingredients
- 8 lbs. leg quarters
- 1 cup green seasoning
- 1 tbsp. salt
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp. all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tbsp. adobo
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup bbq sauce or as required
Instructions
- Clean chicken removing feathers, trimming excess skin and fat. Wash chicken with the juice of a lime or lemon. Drain.
- Season with green seasoning, salt, pepper, all purpose and adobo if using. Marinate overnight for best results. You can season thr chicken, place in freezer bags and freezer until ready to use.
- When ready to grill, remove the seasoned chicken from refrigerator or freezer, bring to room temperature.
- Place in a single layer on a baking tray or dish, drizzle with oil and place in a preheated oven --350 degrees Fahrenheit. Alternatively, heat grill to high. Place chicken on oiled grill.
- Cook until bottom is dark golden brown. Baste with BBQ sauce. Flip
- Baste with BBQ sauce and cook to your desired doneness, stirring occasionally
