Fourth of July Recipes to Celebrate America
It’s time to gather your friends and fire up the grill!
By Cindy Sebring Adams
Happy Birthday, America! It’s officially time to kick off that 4th of July party! While we love grilling all summer long, the 4th is the one day of the year when you just absolutely have to get outside and fire that thing up.
Whether you’re heading out to a campground or just hanging out in the back yard, there’s no better way to celebrate America’s birthday than by grilling your favorite meals and sharing beverages with family and friends.
To help you sort out any last-minute changes to your menu, we’ve put together a few of our favorite recipes, including chicken and ribs, sides and a watermelon margarita. So brush up on your grilling skills and get ready!
Grilled BBQ Chicken
Tender, juicy chicken grilled to perfection with a sweet and sticky barbecue glaze!
INGREDIENTS
3 pounds skin-on chicken thigh and drumsticks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 ½ T. canola oil
FOR THE BBQ SAUCE MIXTURE
1 ½ c. BBQ sauce, such as Everglades Gourmet Moppin BBQ Sauce
3 T. honey
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. smoked paprika
1 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
Season chicken thighs and drumsticks with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper.
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and BBQ sauce mixture; marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the chicken from the marinade.
Using paper towels, pat chicken dry. Brush with canola oil; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Add chicken to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly charred all over, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Increase heat to medium high heat; move chicken to cooler side of the grill. Cover and cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15-20 minutes.
Brush with reserved BBQ sauce mixture, cooking for an additional 3-5 minutes.
Serve immediately.
FOR THE BBQ SAUCE MIXTURE
In a medium bowl, combine Everglades BBQ sauce just as it is or add the honey, Dijon, vinegar, paprika, onion powder and garlic powder to it. Reserve 1 cup and set aside.
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