BBQ Chicken Recipes

Whether you’re smoking whole chicken halves, grilling wings, making sliders, or cooking leg quarters, this collection has chicken recipes and BBQ techniques to inspire your next cookout. Learn how to keep chicken moist and tasty with rubs, sauces, and proven methods from Heath Riles.
0 to 400 Pineapple Sriracha Hot Wings
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10 min read
0 to 400 Pineapple Sriracha Hot Wings

These 0 to 400 Pineapple Sriracha Hot Wings are proof that you don’t need complicated techniques, overnight marinades, or a...

Smoked Chicken Bombs w/ Married to BBQ
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10 min read
Smoked Chicken Bombs w/ Married to BBQ

This Cooking With Friends chicken bomb recipe proves that bold, memorable barbecue doesn’t require complicated techniques or competition-only processes —...

Buffalo Chicken Sliders on the Recteq
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7 min read
Buffalo Chicken Sliders on the Recteq

If there’s one handheld recipe that never fails to bring people together on game day, it’s buffalo chicken — and...

Reaper Garlic Parmesan Wings
chicken wings
6 min read
Reaper Garlic Parmesan Wings

This Reaper Garlic Parmesan Wings recipe proves that bold wing flavor doesn’t have to rely on heavy sauces or straight...

Smoked Chicken Queso | Heath Riles BBQ
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7 min read
Smoked Chicken Queso | Heath Riles BBQ

If there’s one dish that never fails to bring people together on game day, it’s queso — and when you...

Asian Drum-Smoked Chicken Wings | Heath Riles BBQ
chicken gameday-apps grilled wings
7 min read
Asian Drum-Smoked Chicken Wings | Heath Riles BBQ

These Championship Asian Drum-Smoked Chicken Wings prove that elite barbecue doesn’t come from shortcuts, rigid timelines, or complicated techniques —...

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Leg Quarters
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6 min read
Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Leg Quarters

These Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Leg Quarters prove that chicken doesn’t have to be complicated to be unforgettable. This recipe...

Korean Candy Apple Wings
chicken gameday-apps wings
5 min read
Korean Candy Apple Wings

My Korean Candy Apple Wings prove that wings don’t have to be deep-fried to be unforgettable. This recipe brings together...

Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites on the Traeger Ironwood XL
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6 min read
Brown Sugar Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites on the Traeger Ironwood XL

Are you on the hunt for the perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack? If so, I bet you’ll love my Brown...

KCBS Competition Practice Cook for The Jack | Heath Riles BBQ
Beef chicken Pork Ribs
8 min read
KCBS Competition Practice Cook for The Jack | Heath Riles BBQ

When it comes to competition barbecue, every detail matters. The tenderness of a slice of brisket, the shine on a...

Hot Chicken Halves Recipe on the Outlaw Smoker
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5 min read
Hot Chicken Halves Recipe on the Outlaw Smoker

If you like Louisiana-style BBQ, you’ve got to try my Hot Chicken Halves. This mouth-watering recipe is perfect for treating yourself...

Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Recipe on the Pellet Grill
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6 min read
Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Recipe on the Pellet Grill

Chicken is a classic weeknight dinner the entire family enjoys. This Roasted Garlic & Herb Chicken Recipe is my version...

Beer Can Chicken on the Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker
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4 min read
Beer Can Chicken on the Goldens' Cast Iron Cooker

I decided to take on a classic recipe… Beer Can Chicken. This is a great way to cook chicken to make...

Classic BBQ Chicken | Traeger Timberline 1300
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5 min read
Classic BBQ Chicken | Traeger Timberline 1300

Pull up a chair; it’s Classic BBQ Chicken night! There are many fancy chicken recipes out there, and I even...