Barbecue chicken consists of chicken parts or entire chickens that are barbecued, grilled or smoked. There are many global and regional preparation techniques and cooking styles. Barbecue chicken is often seasoned or coated in a spice rub, barbecue sauce, or both.
step 1
Marinate the chicken.
step 2
Prepare the chicken for cooking.
step 3
Sear the chicken.
step 4
Adjust the oven rack.
step 5
Finish cooking the chicken
step 6
Serve
2 pounds (skin-on, bone-in) chicken legs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (any tomato- or mustard-based sauce), divided
1 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional)
hand blender
grill
coals
