Backyard BBQ Chicken

Ingredients

• 800 gChicken
• 6 gCayenne pepper
• 12 gSalt
• 6 gPepper
• 12 gLemon pepper
• 4.5 gGarlic powder
• 12 gPaprika powder
• 25 gBrown sugar
• 375 gTomato paste
• 85 gHoney
• 61 gApple cider vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare and apply dry rub

   • Mix all dry spices in a bowl: cayenne, kosher salt, black pepper, lemon pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika and brown sugar.
   • Rub the spice mix evenly onto the chicken pieces until fully coated.
2. 2

   Marinate

   • Cover the rubbed chicken and refrigerate for 1 hour to let flavors penetrate.
3. 3

   Make the BBQ sauce

   • Combine tomato paste, honey and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer.
   • Simmer until reduced by about one third and the sauce is thickened (about 8–12 minutes). Remove from heat.
4. 4

   Grill and glaze

   • Preheat grill to medium heat.
   • Place the chicken on the grill, turning often and brushing with the hot BBQ sauce each time you turn, until internal temperature reaches 74 °C.
   • Depending on piece size, grilling takes about 12–20 minutes.
5. 5

   Rest and serve

   • Remove chicken from the grill and let rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
   • Serve with any remaining sauce.