Barbecue (Barbie) Fry Chicken

When it comes to classic comfort food, barbecue fried chicken is a delightful fusion of two cooking techniques that combine the crispy goodness of fried chicken with the smoky, tangy flavors of barbecue sauce. Whether you’re at a family picnic, a summer cookout, or a cozy dinner at home, barbecue (Barbie) fry chicken never fails to satisfy taste buds.

For more chicken recipes check out:

Crispy Fried Chicken
Smoked Jerk Chicken

Barbecue fried chicken starts with the basics – a chicken. Depending on your preference, it can be a whole chicken, chicken wings, drumsticks, thighs, or boneless chicken pieces. The chicken is typically coat with a mixture of seasoning, spices, flour, and sometimes breadcrumbs, creating that crunchy crispy exterior.

Barbie fry chicken starts with breaded chicken emerging into sizzling hot oil the first step to achieve that crispy, golden-brown perfection. But here’s where the barbecue twist comes in. Instead of serving your fried chicken as is, you can elevate it to a new level of tastiness with barbecue sauce. After the frying process, your chicken is bathed in barbecue sauce and then baked to perfection. This dual technique will give the chicken a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

To make your barbecue fried chicken meal complete, you’ll want to consider these sides. Rice and Peas, coleslaw, potato salad, steam vegetables, fry plantain, or mac ‘n’ cheese make for classic pairings. The cool, creamy coleslaw balances the chicken’s heat, while the buttery richness of mac ‘n’ cheese adds a comforting touch that perfectly complements the smokiness of the barbecue sauce.

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The Recipe

Barbecue (Barbie) Fry Chicken

Chicken Ingredients

• 3 Pounds Chicken Thighs and drumsticks – bone in
• 3 Tablespoons hot sauce
• 3 Tablespoon mustard
• 1 Teaspoon black Pepper
• 1 Tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 Tablespoon onion powder
• 1 1/2 Tablespoon complete seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon table blend seasoning
• 1 Teaspoon garlic and herb seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika
• Oil for frying
• Salt to taste

Breaded Ingredients

• 2 Cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 Cup cornstarch
• 2 Tablespoon baking powder
• 1 Tablespoon complete seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon table blend seasoning
• 1/2 Teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 Teaspoon black pepper
• Salt to taste

Barbecue Sauce

• 1 Cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 Cup ketchup
• 1/2 Cup honey
• 1/3 Cup water
• 2 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 Teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Instructions

•  Wash clean and season the chicken with the above mentioned ingredients and let the chicken marinate for 4-24 hours.
• In a skillet pan, heavy bottom pot, or deep fryer heat oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oil is heating, place a wire rack on top of a baking sheet with some foil or paper towel on the baking sheet below to catch the drippings.
• In a large bowl or shallow dish, prepare the flour mixture by combining all the breading ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Remove the chicken one piece at a time from the seasoning. Coat chicken thoroughly with flour mixture, and place breaded chicken onto a plate.
• Fry in batches, place a few pieces of the chicken into the oil at a time, frying for 10-12 minutes. Remove the chicken and place it onto a wire rack. Let the chicken rest for a few moments.
• While the chicken is frying, preheat the oven to 400 degrees and prepare the barbecue sauce. In a saucepan, combine all the sauce ingredients and simmer over low heat for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and dip chicken into the sauce to coat evenly.

7. Place the coated chicken on the wire rack and bake for 5-10 minutes remove from the oven and let the chicken sit for another 1-2 minutes before serving. Enjoy the bold and spicy flavors of Jamaican barbecue fried chicken!

Note – This recipe was paired with Jamaican Rice and Peas, Fried Plantain, and Steamed Vegetables.

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