Grilled BBQ Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Add everything except for the chicken to a large bowl and whisk until completely combined.
2. 2
   Place the chicken into the marinade and thoroughly to ensure the chicken is completely covered.
3. 3
   Place plastic wrap over top of the bowl or transfer to a plastic zip bag and marinate for at least 12 hours or up to 48 hours.
4. 4
   Sauce: Right before you are ready to start cooking add the sauce ingredients together to a medium-size saucepot and cook over low heat until the butter has melted in and the sauce is hot. Set aside.
5. 5
   Preheat the grill in 3 sections with one side being hot (550°+) the middle section over medium heat (350° - 400°) and the last section over low heat (300° - 350°). See Chef notes if this is not an option.
6. 6
   Once the chicken is done marinating transfer to a platter lined with parchment paper to make it easy to place right on the grill without marinade going everywhere.
7. 7
   Add the chicken skin side down onto the hot portion of the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. See video to keep from burning.
8. 8
   Move the chicken to the middle portion of the grill where the heat is on medium without flipping it over and cook for 5-6 minutes.
9. 9
   Flip the chicken over on the same area on the grill and immediately baste with the BBQ sauce and cook for 5-6 minutes.
10. 10
    Turn the chicken over and transfer it over to the low hear area on the grill and immediately baste with BBQ sauce on the bottom side of the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.
11. 11
    Lastly, flip the chicken over, baste 1 more time and cook uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes, covered for 15-20 minutes, or in the oven at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken reaches 155° to 160°.
12. 12
    Remove the chicken and let rest for 3-5 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve with more BBQ sauce and an optional garnish of chopped chives, green onions, or parsley.