Neely's Barbecue Chicken

Bring the smoky, sweet, and spicy flavors of Memphis-style barbecue to your backyard with Neely's Barbecue Chicken! This mouthwatering recipe features juicy bone-in chicken pieces seasoned with a perfectly balanced dry rub made from paprika, garlic, onion powder, brown sugar, and just a hint of cayenne for optional heat. Grilled to perfection over indirect heat and basted in layers of tangy barbecue sauce, this dish achieves tender, flavorful meat with a caramelized glaze that’s pure backyard perfection. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleaser is ideal for summer cookouts or family dinners. Serve it with extra Neely’s Barbecue Sauce on the side for dipping and pair it with your favorite picnic sides for the ultimate BBQ experience. Perfectly seasoned, irresistibly saucy, and easy to prepare, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your grilling repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pounds Bone-in chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Paprika
• 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion powder
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 cups Neely's Barbecue Sauce (or your favorite barbecue sauce)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix together the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).

Step 2

Rinse the chicken pieces under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

Step 3

Rub the chicken pieces with vegetable oil, ensuring they are evenly coated.

Step 4

Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over the chicken, rubbing it into the skin and meat to ensure even seasoning.

Step 5

Preheat your grill to medium heat (about 350°F). If using a charcoal grill, arrange the coals on one side to create a cooler cooking zone.

Step 6

Place the chicken pieces on the grill, skin-side down, over indirect heat. Close the grill lid and cook for 25–30 minutes, turning occasionally.

Step 7

After 30 minutes, begin brushing the chicken with barbecue sauce, turning and basting every 5–10 minutes to build up layers of flavor.

Step 8

Cook the chicken for an additional 20–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with a meat thermometer at the thickest part of the meat.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve with additional Neely's Barbecue Sauce on the side, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2358.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5121.7

Total Fat 299.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 76.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 1451.5mg	0%
Sodium 9846.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g	0%
Total Sugars 214.5g
Protein 329.7g	0%

Vitamin D 90.7IU	0%
Calcium 386.1mg	0%
Iron 20.3mg	0%
Potassium 4403.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 53.6%

Protein: 26.2%

Carbs: 20.2%