Juicy Grilled Chicken Halves: The Ultimate Backyard Guide
Elevate your next backyard gathering with Juicy Grilled Chicken Halves. This recipe combines a mouthwatering dry rub and a zesty basting sauce to ensure succulent, tender chicken that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish is both versatile and packed with flavor. Follow this easy guide to grilling perfection, and impress your guests with every juicy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole chicken (cut in half)
- For the Dry Rub: 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon chile powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- For the Basting Sauce: 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, juice of one lemon, 1 drop liquid smoke (optional), 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by cutting it in half and patting it dry.
- Apply the dry rub generously all over and under the skin. Let it rest at room temperature for 3 hours.
- Preheat your grill to 500°F and then lower to 375°F.
- Grill the chicken halves for about 1 hour, basting every 15 minutes with the basting sauce.
- Add BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of grilling for enhanced flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg