The Only Memphis Barbecue Chicken Recipe You Will Ever Need

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Memphis Barbecue Chicken recipeIf you have ever tried Memphis Barbecue Chicken, you know how good it is. We now have this amazing BBQ recipe that includes a flavorful dry rub that gives it a special and authentic touch. let us know if you end up making it at your next barbecue!

How To Make Memphis Dry Rub BBQ Chicken

Prep: 25 min
Cook: 40 min.
 
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
  • 3-4 lbs skin on chicken legs
Dry Rub:
  • 6 Tbsp paprika
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp chili powder
  • 2 Tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp dry mustard
  • 2 Tbsp onion powder
  • 1 Tbsp cayenne pepper
Sauce:
  • 2 Tbsp mustard
  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
 
Directions:
  • In a small bowl, add all spices and brown sugar.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Take your chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Place the chicken in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/3 of the dry rub.
  • Toss the chicken to evenly coat.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or a casserole dish and place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  • When you are ready to cook heat your grill to medium-low heat.
  • Place the chicken on the grill, have the chicken covered.
  • Make sure to turn the chicken occasionally for even cooking.
  • Cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is on the grill prepare your sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the sauce ingredients.
  • Remove from the chicken from the grill.
  • Brush the chicken with the vinegar and mustard sauce and sprinkle some of the dry rub seasoning.

 

 
 

Memphis Barbecue Chicken

Memphis Barbecue Chicken
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3-4 lbs chicken legs (skin on)
  • For Dry Rub
  • 6 Tbsp paprika
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp dry mustard
  • 2 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • For sauce
  • 2 tbsp mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, add all spices and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
  2. Take your chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Place the chicken in a large bowl and sprinkle with 1/3 of the dry rub. Toss the chicken to evenly coat.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet or a casserole dish and place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  5. When you are ready to cook, heat your grill to medium-low heat. Place the chicken on the grill, have the chicken covered.
  6. Make sure to turn the chicken occasionally for even cooking. Cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. While the chicken is on the grill prepare your sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together all the sauce ingredients.
  8. Remove the chicken from the grill. Brush the chicken with the vinegar sauce and sprinkle some of the dry rub seasoning.

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Serve and enjoy! This Memphis Barbecue Chicken is so good it’s the only southern style BBQ recipe you will ever need.
 
NOTE: You will have dry rub left available. Just store in an airtight container so you can reuse.

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