Buttermilk BBQ Chicken

Step 1

Add chicken pieces to a large bowl and cover with buttermilk, turning to coat. Place in the fridge for at least 8 hours up to overnight.

Step 2

Start your fire and make a nice bed of hot coals. You can also use charcoal (14-or a combination of both fire and coals.

Step 3

Check on coals. It’s good to have a fire burning or other coals ready to add if heat is waning. Some coals put out more heat than others so working with fire and coals takes some practice. Don’t give up! If you are using a propane grill it is easier to control heat but also easy to overdo it!

Step 4

Place hot bed of coals evenly dispersed in BBQ, or under a grill in a fire pit, using coal tongs for safe placement.

Step 5

Take chicken out of fridge and carefully place pieces on the grill with food tongs. Lightly salt each piece. Placing foil under your coals will help with mess and reflecting heat back.

Step 6

Grill until lightly browned underneath. With food tongs turn each piece over with care. There will be drippings on the coals so be prepared for more smoke. Salt each piece lightly again.

Step 7

Cook again until each side is lightly browned.

Step 8

Meanwhile, mix up sauce.

Step 9

Baste chicken pieces generously and cook until underside is finished. Flip each piece and baste again, assuring each piece is getting enough heat and not burning.

Step 10

You can repeat this step until chicken is cooked to your liking and imparted with that BBQ goodness. Cooking times will vary so be patient and vigilant as the rewards of this BBQ chicken are worth the effort.

Step 11

When you are satisfied chicken is cooked and ready, plate with your favourite sides.