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This barbecue quarter chicken uses three different spicy powders: ground cayenne pepper, red chili flakes, and red chili powder. The unique combination of spicy powders provides a twist on the original taste of barbecue chicken.

Get ready to activate all your taste buds with smoky, sweet, salty, tangy, and spicy flavours. Plus, the first bite of this juicy chicken leg quarters will be a pleasant surprise with a subtle gust of heat. You won’t be able to stop eating this chicken as it is guaranteed to hit all the right spots.

BBQ Quarter Chicken Legs — **Spicy Barbecue Chicken:** *Paired with your favourite soda and spicy fried chips, this chicken quarters will make you feel good about your day.* 😃

Ingredients

Chicken quarters. Fresh Garlic Cloves, Barbecue sauce, Olive oil and Soy sauce, Scallion and Butter. Ginger powder, Red Pepper powder, Red pepper flakes, Cayenne pepper.

We chose chicken quarters for this recipe. This cut includes both the thigh and the drumstick. Chicken quarters are considered ideal for providing rich and juicy meat. The meat has a succulent texture and absorbs flavors easily, especially when using bold marinades. Garlic cloves impart an earthy flavor.

The best part about garlic cloves is that they sweeten as they are caramelized. Garlic adds depth and warmth to this dish. Barbecue sauce’s smoky, tangy flavours coat the chicken quarters and form a glossy glaze. It is a key component for creating a delicious outcome. Use high-quality olive oil to sauté the ingredients. Olive oil has rich and fruity notes.

Soy sauce is considered the savoury element of the recipe. It also helps to balance the sweetness of the barbecue sauce with a hint of saltiness. Fresh scallions with a mild onion flavour add brightness to the dish, and they are primarily used as garnish. Butter adds a creamy richness to the barbecue sauce, enhancing the dish’s overall flavour.

Ginger powder adds warmth and a slight sweetness. Red pepper powder produces a moderate level of heat without overpowering the taste of the barbecue sauce. Red pepper flakes add extra heat and spiciness. The cayenne pepper offers an intense heat and can be left out for those who prefer to avoid heat.

Instructions

Mix all the spices with the soy sauce. Add 1/4 cup of water to dilute and increase the volume of the sauce. Add two tablespoons of butter to a preheated pan, setting the temperature to medium-low heat. Cut the chicken into quarters, as shown in the picture. This will ensure that the chicken is cooked all the way inside, allowing the flavours to go into the meat.

Place the chicken quarters on the grill, add butter, and cook on medium-low heat for 8 minutes on each side. Cooking the chicken on medium-low heat with the lid closed will ensure that the meat will be thoroughly cooked whilst keeping it tender and moist. Make sure to cover the pan with foil or a lid while cooking the chicken. Repeat turning the quarter chicken to cook for another eight minutes on each side, and make sure the lid is closed.

Notice the beautiful golden colour; if you have followed the instructions, the chicken leg quarters will be cooked through to the center of the chicken bone, and you will no longer be able to see the raw meat. Begin to apply the sauce with a basting brush. During this step, the pan should be on the lowest heat. Generously apply the spicy barbecue sauce all over the quarter chicken. Cook both sides for two minutes, and the chicken will be ready to be served.

Expert tips

Cutting into the meat prior to cooking the chicken on the grill will ensure that the meat is cooked all the way inside. Covering the pan will thoroughly cook the quarter chicken and prevent it from drying out while cooking. Check if the chicken has been thoroughly cooked before applying the barbecue sauce. This can be done by poking into the meat with a knife to see if it is white inside.

The spice level can be adjusted by alternating the amount of red chili flakes and red chili powder. The cayenne pepper can remain the same as it is the flavour factor. The cayenne pepper can be replaced with paprika powder, which has a lighter flavour, whereas the red chili is the heat factor in this dish. Salt was omitted from this dish as the ginger powder and soy sauce will be naturally salty. Perform a taste test to establish if salt is at sufficient levels.

What can you Serve with Spicy Barbecue Chicken?

Grilled corn on the cob with melted butter will neutralize the spiciness of the quarter chicken. Coleslaw will add a crunchy texture to the tender chicken. Potato salad is a classic side dish that will balance out the spicy and salty flavor of the chicken. Cornbread will add sweetness to the dish and bring a more satisfying sensation to your taste buds.

How to Store Spicy BBQ Quarter Chicken?

Ensure that the Quarter chicken has reached room temperature. Store it in the fridge in an airtight container for three to four days. You can freeze it for three months.