Jul 13 2026
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Half Bbq Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Lucille's Smokehouse Bar-B-Que
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken

BBQ Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Rinse the halved chicken under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill on medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.

BBQ Sauce

  1. 3

    Make the BBQ Sauce

    In a medium bowl, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

Grilling

  1. 4

    Grill the Chicken

    Brush the chicken halves with olive oil on both sides. Place the chicken skin-side down on the hot grill. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, then flip and cook for another 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).

  2. 5

    Baste with BBQ Sauce

    During the last 10 minutes of grilling, generously baste the chicken with the BBQ sauce, turning occasionally to caramelize the sauce.

Serving

  1. 6

    Serve

    Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with extra BBQ sauce on the side.

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