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CHICKEN

Chicken Made Irresistible

TURKISH GRILLED CHICKEN

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 or 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • ½ cup vinegar

  • 6 finely minced garlic cloves

  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon Aleppo red pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon BBQ Sauce

  • 2 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

Method

  • Firstly place all ingredients except chicken into a mortar or food processor, stir and process into a paste.
  • Coat the paste all over the chicken. Marinate the chicken in fridge for 3 – 6 hours.
  • Remove the chicken from the bowl and wipe off most of the paste and place it onto the preheated BBQ.
  • Grill the chicken over the direct heat for about 15-18 minutes (more time needed on a lidless Grill), turning the chicken halfway through cooking and applying BBQ sauce on it towards the end.
  • The chicken is cooked when it’s internal temperature reaches 155-160 degrees Fahrenheit. (Check it by poking a knife into the thickest part)

BEST BBQ CHICKEN BREASTS

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • Extra virgin olive oil

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

Method

  • Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinate the chicken for 1 hour.

  • Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat. Brush the cooking grates clean.

  • Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat on the other side. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through.

  • Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.

GRILLED CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. chicken drumsticks (legs)

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil

BBQ Spice Blend

  • 3/4 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Method

  • Make the BBQ seasoning spice blend by measuring out the salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and cayenne powder, and adding each to a small dish. Stir with a spoon.

  • Pat each chicken drumstick with a few paper towels to fully dry the skin. Drizzle the chicken with oil and season with the spice blend. Mix well to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly.

  • Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Add the chicken drumsticks to clean, well-oiled grates, and cook. Turn each piece after a few minutes, until the skin is browned and crispy on all sides.

  • Lower the heat to medium-low (about 300°F), and close the grill. Cook for about 25 minutes, stopping halfway through to turn the chicken once.

  • Once the skin is browned and crispy, move the chicken away from the heat source, to the indirect (medium-low) heat zone. Cover and cook for about 25 more minutes, stopping halfway through to turn the chicken.

  • Last, brush each piece of chicken with the BBQ sauce. Check the internal temperature to ensure the chicken is cooked then serve immediately!

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