Jun 09 2026

Bbq Combo Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

Roasted half chicken and half rack of ribs smothered in BBQ sauce served with French fries

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Chicken Preparation

  1. 1

    Prep the Chicken

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken halves dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture all over the chicken halves.

  3. 3

    Roast the Chicken

    Place the chicken halves on a baking sheet, skin side up. Roast in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). In the last 10 minutes, brush BBQ sauce over the chicken.

Ribs Preparation

  1. 4

    Prep the Ribs

    While the chicken is roasting, prepare the ribs. Preheat your grill to medium heat.

  2. 5

    Season the Ribs

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Rub this seasoning mixture all over the ribs.

  3. 6

    Grill the Ribs

    Place the seasoned ribs on the grill and cook for about 2-3 hours, turning occasionally, until tender. In the last 30 minutes, baste the ribs with BBQ sauce.

French Fries Preparation

  1. 7

    Prep the Potatoes

    While the chicken and ribs are cooking, wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into even strips.

  2. 8

    Fry the Potatoes

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes per batch.

  3. 9

    Season the Fries

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt to taste.

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