Grilled Buffalo Chicken
Ingredients
Meat
- 6 Chicken Thigh, Drumstick or Wings
SPG Rub
- 4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 4 tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 3 tsp Granulated Garlic Powder
Buffalo Sauce
- 1 stick Butter 8 tbsp or 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup Hot Sauce Frank's or Lousiana Hot Sauce works best
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Granulated Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
Make SPG Rub
- Mix salt, garlic and ground black pepper together in a spice bottle and shake to mix well.
Make Buffalo Sauce
- Start by melting the butter on low heat - it’s the base that brings everything together. Do not bring to a rolling boil, just enough heat to slowly melt the butter. Once it’s melted, stir in the hot sauce, vinegar, and spices. Keep stirring until it’s smooth, velvety, and packed with flavor. Remove from heat and rest.
Season Chicken
- Grab your chicken - whether it’s wings, thighs, or drumsticks and coat it with a small drizzle of Dale's seasoning (or Worcestershire Sauce) and olive oil. Next, sprinkle a generous amount of the SPG rub. Don’t be stingy. Make sure every piece gets its fair share of flavor.
Prepare Your Grill
- Time to set up the grill. Light the coals, let them ash over until they’re glowing like a Texas sunset. Set up for direct heat - hot coals on one side, cooler zone on the other. This gives you control and keeps your chicken from going up in flames.
Grill the Chicken
- Place the chicken on the grill, skin-side down if it’s got skin. Listen to that sizzle! It’s the sound of something good in the making. Flip it every few minutes to keep things even. Take your time; this isn’t a race. It’s about coaxing out all that smoky, juicy flavor.
Turn The Chicken
- Flip your chicken every 4 to 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
Baste With Buffalo Sauce
- Brush on that buffalo sauce like you’re painting your masterpiece. Be generous, let it caramelize, then hit it with another layer. This is what separates good chicken from unforgettable chicken. You want that sauce in every bite.
Remove From Heat, Rest, and Enjoy
- Remove the chicken fro the grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before devouring.
Notes
This flavorful chicken is great anytime, especially for a GameDay hit.