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    Picnic Chicken with BBQ Sauce

    Published: Jul 18, 2022 · Modified: Oct 3, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    This picnic chicken with BBQ sauce recipe doesn't require many ingredients, but it's so delicious! Only 2 ingredients and 45 minutes of cook time are all you need to make this awesome meal! It is perfect to serve with corn, potato salad, or cornbread! If you're looking for a family-friendly meal to serve at your next outdoor gathering, this is it!

    Picnic Chicken with BBQ Sauce
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    • Why this picnic chicken is awesome
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    Why this picnic chicken is awesome

    • Easy to make - just 2 ingredients!
    • Goes with a variety of summer side dishes
    • You can personalize the heat and flavor depending on what kind of BBQ sauce you use.

    Ingredients

    • Chicken leg quarters
    • BBQ sauce (use your favorite) We love Sweet Baby Ray's. There are many varieties like Sweet and Spicy, Honey BBQ, and Hickory and Brown Sugar.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    chicken leg quarters
    bbq sauce in cup with brush

    How to make BBQ Picnic Chicken

    To make this picnic chicken recipe, place the charcoal into grill below the grates. Light the charcoal. Let sit till coals have started to get white. You can also make this chicken on a gas grill.

    Wash the chicken and pat dry. Place the chicken leg quarters on the charcoal grill and sauce well. I love to get my chicken from ButcherBox where I can get 100% grass-fed beef; free-range organic chicken; heritage-breed pork, wild-caught seafood, and more directly to my door.

    chicken leg quarters on grill with bbq sauce

    Flip the chicken every 5 minutes. This keeps it from burning and allows it develop a crispy skin.

    chicken on grill

    Continue basting the chicken with the barbecue sauce each time you flip it.

    BBQ chicken on grill

    Grill until the chicken reaches a temperature of 175 to 180 degrees F when measured with a meat thermometer. This is best for dark meat as it renders the fat at this stage while keeping the meat tender.

    barbeque chicken on plate with corn

    Remove from the grill and serve this BBQ chicken recipe with your favorite BBQ side dish like these Coca Cola Baked Beans. Just make sure you have plenty of napkins on hand.

    BBQ chicken on plate with corn

    📖 Recipe

    Picnic Chicken with BBQ Sauce

    This picnic chicken with BBQ sauce recipe doesn't require many ingredients, but it's so delicious! Only 2 ingredients and 45 minutes of cook time are all you need to make this awesome meal!
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 55 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 317kcal
    Author: Vicky

    Ingredients

    • 6 chicken leg quarters
    • 1 jar BBQ sauce use your favorite

    Instructions

    • Place the charcoal into grill below the grates. Use lighter fluid or tumbleweeds to light the charcoal. Let sit till coals have started to get white.
    • Wash chicken. Place on the grill and sauce well. Flip chicken every 5 minutes. This keeps it from burning.
    • Repeat adding sauce at every turn. Cook until the chicken temps out at 175 to 180 degrees F. This is best for dark meat as it renders the fat at this stage.
    • Remove and serve with your favorite BBQ side dish.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.4g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 297mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 113IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg
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    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do you put barbeque sauce on chicken before cooking?

    You can wait until the chicken is on the grill to baste it with BBQ sauce, but don't cook the chicken without it.

    What can I serve with this BBQ Chicken?

    You can serve green beans, potato salad, chips, corn on the cob, pickles, or coleslaw.

    Can I add any other spices to this chicken before cooking?

    Sure! Feel free to sprinkle with garlic powder, and salt and black pepper to taste.

    Do I have to use chicken leg quarters?

    No, you can use chicken thighs, chicken breast or chicken legs.

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    Comments

    1. Beth

      July 18, 2022 at 3:44 pm

      5 stars
      That looks so good. Barbecue chicken is the best when it has that great char on it. Yum!

    2. Elaine

      July 18, 2022 at 3:39 pm

      5 stars
      I guess it is time to start planning for a picnic. It's been a while since I was on one. 😉

    3. rebecca

      July 18, 2022 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      love how easy this chicken recipe is. Plus it's a great dinner to cook outside since it's so hot

    4. Vanessa

      July 18, 2022 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      I loved how easy this was to make and so yummy too! Nobody wants to make complicated food in the summer after all!

    5. Amy Nash

      July 18, 2022 at 3:15 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken leg quarters are my favorite cut for the summertime! I love bbq chicken with all the potluck salads for a casual Sunday dinner.

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