BBQ Chicken RecipesBBQ chicken recipes are very popular. For one thing, they are delicious (tastes just like chicken). Another reason may be that chicken is good lean protein that is low in fat. I have gotten used to using skinless chicken breast. No skin cuts out quite a lot of fat. When it comes to smoking or grilling (BBQing), chicken easily takes on flavors of smoke, seasonings, sauces, etc. That really opens the door for creativity and experimentation. Chicken is common to almost all cuisines. So flavorings can go full circle. Anything goes. Some PossibilitiesThink about using some of the following combinations as a base to your BBQ chicken recipes.lime, cilantro, onion Have you noticed that I use garlic as one of my ingredients quite often? It's one of those herbs that not only tastes great, but it's good for you too. I found that out from garlic recipes . Actually garlic probably has more health benefits than cooking uses. Anyway, those are some good starting points for marinades. How about these ingredients for making a rub. salt They are all just suggestions. Use them if you want to, but feel free to find BBQ chicken recipes of your own to adjust. Or maybe you have your own ideas and really would like to start from scratch. Go for it. It's all under your control. Have fun with it. Here is an example of what you might want to do. From all of the thousands of BBQ chicken recipes out there, here is a simple one. 3 pounds of chicken thighs 2 cans of beer * marinate the chicken overnight in the dressing Look at the room for customization here. The marinade (a bottle of dressing) could be used as is, made from scratch, or anything in between. You could pick your favorite brand of BBQ sauce, make it from scratch, or anything in between. You even get to pick your own preference of beer (unless you brew your own............. Hay, there's an idea for another website). Get Specific1 tsp salt are easier to adjust when you know an amount to begin with. It's easier than wondering whether to add 1/2 tsp or 1 tbs of Worcestershire sauce to a recipe, or 1/8 tsp vs 1 tsp of cayenne pepper. See, you don't have to dream up recipes on your own. You may need only a list of ingredients. But you may need exact measurements of every one of them, too. Start wherever you are, and go from there. Until you learn more about ingredients (by having fun and creating), use recipes as specific as you need. Eventually, you will get to the point where you won't need BBQ chicken recipes at all. You can then dream up something from scratch (if you want to, that is). Keep On Keepin' OnDon't be in a rush, though. Things won't always turn out perfect. That's when you learn a little more about the ingredients and their interaction.Do it on your terms. Make small batches. Pick your times when you want to really experiment. Only involve a few people (or even just yourself). That way, if a recipe flops, you don't have to start looking around to see who noticed. Just don't put pressure on yourself (like when entertaining). The more pressure on you to come through with a good meal, the more important it is to use a recipe you've tested, and like. This situation is definitely one that makes the saying "enjoy the ride" hold true. The trip is more fun than the destination. Enjoy it while it lasts. And make it last a lifetime. Like I always say...........Get another drink and try again.
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