Imagine four beautifully charred chicken quarters served atop a rustic wooden board. The stunning golden-brown BBQ chicken presents an enticingly crunchy exterior. Bits of BBQ rub cling to the nooks of the chicken quarters owing their vibrant color to crushed celery seeds. Pops of vibrant green from the celery leaves remind you of the star ingredient. In a small bowl on one side, a glossy BBQ sauce with small specks of blended celery shines in rich hues of red. A sprinkling of roughly chopped parsley makes the colors sing.

Smoking Celery-Kissed BBQ Chicken

Name: Smoking Celery-Kissed BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: celery stalks, 4 finely chopped; chicken quarters, 4; olive oil, 4 tablespoons; BBQ rub, 3 tablespoons; crushed celery seeds, 1 tablespoon; BBQ sauce, 1 cup; light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons; apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon; salt, as per taste; black pepper, as per taste; parsley, a small bunch roughly chopped for garnish

Category BBQ

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Grilling

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: January 01, 2024

This recipe infuses the earthy crunch of celery into the smokey goodness of barbecued chicken. The natural salinity of the celery accentuates the spices in the BBQ rub, while a tangy surprise awaits courtesy of a celery-infused BBQ sauce.

Ingredients (for 4)

Celery stalks - 4 - finely chopped
Chicken quarters - 4
Olive oil - 4 tablespoons
Bbq rub - 3 tablespoons
Crushed celery seeds - 1 tablespoon
Bbq sauce - 1 cup
Light brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
Apple cider vinegar - 1 tablespoon
Salt - as per taste
Black pepper - as per taste
Parsley - a small bunch - roughly chopped for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🍖🌡️

Preheat your BBQ on medium heat.
Step 2 - 🍗🧂🌿

Rub chicken quarters with olive oil, BBQ rub, crushed celery seeds, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 - 🍗🔥⏲️

Carefully place chicken boards on the BBQ and cook covered for about 20-25 minutes turning occasionally until the chicken is perfectly cooked.
Step 4 - 🔪🥬🍯

Mix finely chopped celery stalks, BBQ sauce, light brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until it reduces to a glossy sauce.
Step 5 - 🍗🥬🥣

Once the chicken is done, baste it with the celery-infused BBQ sauce and cook for another two minutes.
Step 6 - 🍽️🌿🍗

Plate the chicken, garnish with parsley and serve hot with the remaining BBQ sauce on the side.

Additional

Kids can help with brushing the BBQ sauce on the chicken. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with portobello mushrooms. If you're not a fan of parsley, cilantro makes a great alternative.