Grilled & Sauced BBQ Chicken – I start with a whole, cut-up chicken  (2 wings, 2 thighs, 2 legs and 2 breasts) and then brined it in a BBQ Brine for 2 hours, then seasoned with BBQ Rub and grilled. At the end, each piece of chicken is glazed with a slightly spicy bbq sauce and allow to caramelize and char a little. The final product is juicy, tangy, sweet and saucy Old School BBQ Chicken.

• 8pc chicken skin on, bone in
• 2 cups water
• 1 bottle Wickers BBQ Marinade
• 1 lemon sliced
• 1/4 cup Malcom’s Bird Brine
• 1/2 cup Killer Hogs Hot Rub (divide into 2 portions)
• 1 cup Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce
• 1 cup Killer Hogs Vinegar Sauce
• 2oz Killer Hogs Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. Place the chicken pieces in a large zip top bag and pour in the Wickers marinade.  Add 1/4 cup Bird Brine and 1/4 cup of Hot Rub to the water and stir well.  Pour this mixture over the chicken and squeeze the lemon slices then drop in the bag.  Make sure all pieces of chicken are covered and close the bag squeezing as much air out as possible. Place bag in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours at least.
2. Remove the chicken pieces from the brine and place on a raised wire rack to air dry for 30 minutes.  Season with Hot Rub on all sides.
3. Prepare a charcoal grill for indirect cooking using a 2 zone method – Hot side and Cool side.  Adjust the air vents so the grill temperature reaches 350 degrees.
4. Place the chicken on the cool side of the grill skin side up until the internal temperature reaches 150-155 degrees.
5. Combine the bbq sauce, vinegar sauce, and hot sauce in a small container.  Brush the skin side with the sauce and cook for 10 minutes. Flip each piece over and brush sauce over the back side and cook for 10 minutes.
6. Right at the very end move each piece of chicken over to the direct heat side of the grill and glaze on both sides.  Don’t walk away because it can burn really quick.  The breast should reach an internal temperature of 165 and the dark meat should go to at least 175.

Grilled chicken thighs used to make a simple – quick and easy – BBQ Chicken Pizza… using White BBQ Sauce, Jalapeños and lots of cheese! This recipe is a perfect Football Food!

• 6–8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs Hot Rub
• 1 Pillsbury pizza crust
• 1/4 cup Killer Hogs White Sauce
• 1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeños
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded triple blend cheddar cheese
• 2 Tablespoons Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare a charcoal grill for 2 zone grilling. Hot coals on one side and a cool zone on the other.
2. Season boneless, skinless chicken thighs with Killer Hogs Hot Rub.
3. Place the chicken thighs on direct side of the grill. Flip sides for even cooking every 3-5 minutes. Continue cooking chicken thighs until internal temp hits 165 minimum. You can always move chicken to cool side to allow to finish cooking if needed.
4. Rest the chicken thighs for 5 minutes and slice into thin strips.
5. Preheat pellet grill – or any other grill – set up for indirect cooking at 425 degrees F. You can also cook pizza in the oven.
6. Open pizza crust and spread it on a greased baking sheet.
7. Spread Killer Hogs White Sauce over crust. Sprinkle half the mozzarella over sauce.
8. Top with grilled chicken thigh strips. Add sliced jalapeños and diced onion followed by triple blend cheddar and remaining mozzarella.
9. Place pizza on grill and cook until cheese has melted and edges are golden brown – about 25-30 minutes but keep an eye on it.
10. Remove pizza from grill and drizzle too with Killer Hogs The BBQ Sauce before cutting to serve.

Chicken Leg Quarters seasoned with Lemon Pepper Stepper seasoning and grilled over charcoal on the Weber Kettle

• 8 Chicken Leg Quarters
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 Tablespoons Killer Hogs AP Seasoning
• 3 Tablespoons Lemon Pepper Seasoning (Tone’s Brand)
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 stick butter melted
• 1–2 lemons halved
• 1 bottle Killer Hogs Mississippi White Sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare weber kettle grill for grilling using a charcoal vortex for indirect grilling using briquette charcoal.
2. Combine AP seasoning, lemon pepper, and dried herbs in small bowl and transfer to a dredge shaker.
3. Pat dry and trim leg quarters, lightly coat both sides with olive oil, and season generously with the seasoning mixture.
4. Arrange the leg quarters around the outer edge of the Weber grill for indirect cooking.
5. Half the lemons and place on the grate for 4-5 minutes cut side down. Squeeze the grilled lemon juice into the melted butter and season with 1 Tablespoon of the seasoning mixture.
6. Baste the leg quarters with the lemon butter mixture 20 minutes into the cook.
7. Continue grilling the leg quarters until the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 175°F ( I prefer to take them to 190°F for more tender meat and crispy skin).
8. Remove the leg quarters from the grill and drizzle with Killer Hogs MS White Sauce