Fig BBQ Chicken

 

3-3½ lbs. chicken legs

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. paprika

1 tsp. pepper

1-2 tbsp. butter

 

Rinse off chicken legs and let rest on paper towels, pat dry.  Sprinkle with the salt, pepper and paprika. Place spiced pieces of chicken on a rack to dry while preparing the cast iron skillet. 

 

Heat oven to 350º and place cast iron skillet in oven to heat up. When oven is at temperature, remove from oven, (careful it’s hot) and add butter. Swirl around to melt and distribute.

 

Place chicken in cast iron meaty side down, and return to oven.  Cook 30 minutes and flip the chicken legs over.  Return to oven for 15 minutes.  Spoon prepared Fig BBQ/Mustard sauce over chicken and cover.  Cook an additional 15 minutes or just until bubbly.  Serve with favorite sides.

 

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Too many times I’ve tried to grill chicken.  I hate having to par-boil and if I don’t par-boil the chicken usually ends up burnt or not done on the inside.  I have found a way to enjoy BBQ chicken without par-boiling and without blackened burnt to a crisp.

Pan
Non-Stick
Chew toothpick
Savoury worn
Scorched on meals never stick
Skillet spiced with more oil adorned
Whole fried chicken thighs and brown gravy's born
Suppers more tasty from a cast iron fry pan
Cooking on woodstoves their aprons were worn
The pan was kind; no cause to mourn
It's number one top pick
Old wives have sworn
Will not stick
Ferric
Pan

1-2 lbs chicken leg pieces, rinsed

2 Tbsp BBQ Grilling Spice

A cast iron skillet

Cooking Spray

A piece of aluminum foil

Place the chicken pieces in the cast iron skillet, generously sprayed with cooking oil.  Sprinkle with a good amount of BBQ seasoning (1 tsp each of the following spices: cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, thyme and ¼ tsp cayenne pepper).  Cover with aluminum foil and place on hot grill 350º-450º.  Let cook 45 minutes to an hour.  Remove aluminum foil carefully because the steam is H-O-T!  Place chicken pieces on grill just to crisp up the outside (about 5 minutes). 

© Crackerberries 2012

Margarita Chicken

1½ lb chicken leg pieces

¼ cup tequila

¼ cup honey

¼ cup vegetable oil

1/8 cup lime juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp basil leaves

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp margarita salt

Remove skin first for healthier chicken.  Marinate overnight (at least 8 hours).  Discard marinade and grill on low for about 45 minutes turning often.  Internal temperature should be 180º.

© Crackerberries 2011

PHOENIX BBQ!

PHOENIX {RACE DAY} BBQ {AKA - Dug's Spicy BBQ Sauce}

Race day is always a big day for eating and when the temperature hits 80º outside, it makes us want to spark up the grill and bring out the chicken!



3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 cloves garlic
½ cup chopped onion
6 oz tomato paste
1 Tbsp liquid smoke
1 Tbsp grated orange peel
1 tsp ground rosemary leaves
½ cup dark karo syrup
8 oz beer
4 oz red wine






Combine peppers, garlic and onion in food chopper/processer together. Add to medium size sauce pan with all other ingredients. Bring to boil over medium heat stirring frequently. Once mixture boils, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring often. (Breathe in that steam and it will clean out your sinuses).

Let cool completely. Marinate chicken (or other meat) in one cup of sauce for 3 hours. Cook meat on grill, basting with remaining sauce generously. This has quite a bite so be sure to have plenty of cool beverages to drink with it.


© Crackerberries 2011

Classic BBQ Chicken Wings

2-6oz cans tomato paste
¼ cup onion, minced
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ground pepper
½ tsp dry mustard
1 tsp salt
1 Tbsp molasses
1 Tbsp corn syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp Texas Pete sauce (or other hot sauce)
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup merlot
½ cup water
2-3 lbs chicken wings

Combine all ingredients except chicken in sauce pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for one hour, stirring occasionally. Let cool completely. In large zip lock back combine wings and enough sauce to cover and marinate for at least 4 hours (or over night). Bake in 350º oven for 45 minutes or wrap in aluminum foil and grill on low heat for one hour. Serve with blue cheese dressing, extra sauce and celery sticks.

© Crackerberries 2009