Chef John’s Reverse Barbecue Chicken
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A foolproof method for perfect barbecue chicken inspired by the reverse sear steak technique. The chicken is gently roasted in sauce first under foil, rested, and then finished on a smoky grill to achieve a juicy interior and a beautiful, caramelized exterior.
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🍳 Cooking Flow
Brush chicken halves with barbecue sauce and cover with foil. → Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 45 minutes. → Let the chicken rest covered for 1 hour. → Grill skin-side down for 3 minutes, then flip and baste with sauce repeatedly until caramelized.
Cooking Steps
Brief Cooking Order
Brush chicken halves with barbecue sauce and cover with foil. → Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 45 minutes. → Let the chicken rest covered for 1 hour. → Grill skin-side down for 3 minutes, then flip and baste with sauce repeatedly until caramelized.
Introduction
A foolproof method for perfect barbecue chicken inspired by the reverse sear steak technique. The chicken is gently roasted in sauce first under foil, rested, and then finished on a smoky grill to achieve a juicy interior and a beautiful, caramelized exterior.
Step 1
Place the chicken halves in a baking dish and brush them generously with barbecue sauce.
Step 2
Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) for exactly 45 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the covered chicken from the oven and let it rest undisturbed for 1 hour (60 minutes) to finish cooking gently and cool down.
Step 4
Transfer the chicken to a hot charcoal grill, skin-side down, and grill for about 3 minutes to start the browning process.
Step 5
Flip the chicken skin-side up, brush with more barbecue sauce, and repeat the flipping and glazing process 2 to 3 more times until heated through and beautifully caramelized.
Ingredients List
Important Notes
Resting the chicken for an hour after baking allows the juices to redistribute and lets the chicken finish cooking gently without drying out.
Repeating the flipping and saucing process on the grill builds up a beautiful, caramelized glaze without burning the skin.
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