Barbeque sessions are never truly complete without the star of the show: Chicken. Whenever there's a backyard grill party, chicken dishes are always the main attraction. It's no surprise, really—who doesn't love chicken? Its magic lies in its ability to absorb those smoky flavours as it cooks, gradually developing that rich, irresistible taste that keeps you coming back for more.
Whether it's sizzling hot BBQ chicken or a brunch classic chicken sandwich, there are many things you can do with grilled chicken. No matter what spices and seasonings you choose, grilled chicken goes well with anything.
So, when the grill is hot, take your chicken out and try out these incredible barbeque recipes to bring excitement to the party.
1) BBQ Hot Chicken
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BBQ chicken takes centre stage with its sizzling smokiness and tingling hot sauce. Marinated in a tangy barbeque sauce or dry-rubbed with spices, every way you like to cook it is the best way. The balance of sweet and spicy ingredients gives a contrast to the smoky char from the grill.
2) Korean Style Soy Garlic Chicken BBQ
Korean BBQ chicken differs a lot from the American version. It gets a bolder and denser flavour with the addition of classic Asian ingredients like soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, mirin, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. First, the chicken is marinated in the sauce and then grilled. As the chicken grills, the sugars and soy sauce develop a thick outer layer and bring a sweetness to the char.
3) Tandoori Chicken
Traditionally, tandoori chicken is cooked in the Indian clay oven or tandoor, but this effect can be mimicked in barbeque. First, the chicken is scrubbed with lemon juice, salt, chilli powder, and turmeric and marinated in a yoghurt-based marinade made by combining yoghurt with chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, ginger garlic paste and kasoori methi. After marination, it is cooked on high heat on a charcoal grill until tender.
4) Chicken Tikka
“Tikka” basically means small pieces of chicken or any meat or vegetables. Chicken tikka is made by skewering marinated pieces of chicken and grilling it over charcoal to develop a smoky, hot flavour. Traditionally, yoghurt-based spicy marinade, like the tandoori chicken dish, is used to infuse chicken with flavours and make it acidic. After grilling it nice and hot, squeeze some lemon juice and pair it with your favourite dips.
5) BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad
BBQ Chicken Cobb Salad perfectly melds the spring vibes with the summer BBQ. This salad infuses a perfect balance of sweet and spicy BBQ chicken, sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, crispy bacon, and fresh spring greens, all topped with an irresistible avocado ranch dressing. You can use avocado ramen not only as a dressing but also as a dip for other dishes. To make this salad, start by cooking up some BBQ chicken with a sweet and spicy sauce. While the chicken is grilling, prepare the salad mix with fresh and frozen corn, cherry tomatoes, crispy bacon, eggs, and romaine lettuce.
6) BBQ Chicken Wraps
Chicken goes well with bread and crusts, but serving it in wraps is a preferred option. As you dance on the porch and twirl to the music, wraps give you a handy option to nibble some bites while you enjoy the activities. Plus, wraps aren't as thick as bread, so the natural smokiness of chicken doesn't go away. You can make a flavourful wrap with vegetables like lettuce, cabbage, carrots, and pickles, along with chicken.