Old School Backyard BBQ Chicken - Smokin' Joe's Pit BBQ

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar and preservatives.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are often less expensive.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.

In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, honey, mustard, and apple cider vinegar until combined.

Pat chicken pieces dry and rub with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Place chicken on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 5-7 minutes until grill marks appear.

Flip chicken and brush generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.

Continue grilling for another 20-25 minutes, basting with sauce every 5 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

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

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