Description
Port a pit chicken brings backyard barbecue magic straight to your kitchen with tender, juicy chicken that practically melts in your mouth. Marinated in a tangy sauce and grilled to perfection, this Pittsburgh classic delivers serious flavor that’ll make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 chicken quarters
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce and Oil:
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your outdoor grill, heating it to a consistent 375°F medium temperature for even cooking.
- Create a robust seasoning blend by thoroughly combining 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Generously massage the spice mixture across all surfaces of your 4 chicken quarters, ensuring each piece is completely coated with the aromatic blend.
- Place the seasoned chicken quarters directly on the grill grates, positioning them to receive uniform heat distribution.
- Grill the chicken for approximately 35 minutes, rotating the pieces every 10 minutes to prevent burning and promote consistent browning.
- During the final 10 minutes of cooking, carefully brush 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the chicken, allowing the sauce to caramelize and create a rich, glossy exterior.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer, confirming it reaches exactly 165°F at the thickest part of the meat.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, which helps redistribute the juices and maintain tenderness.
Notes
- Check chicken quarters for even thickness to ensure consistent cooking across all pieces.
- Always use a meat thermometer to confirm the 165F internal temperature for food safety.
- Rest the grilled chicken for at least 5 minutes to help redistribute juices and keep the meat tender.
- For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the initial spice mixture to give your chicken an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg