Recipes

Discover delicious BBQ recipes featuring Backwoods Seasoning blends. From juicy grilled chicken and smoked meats to burgers, seafood, and sides, find easy recipes packed with bold, backwoods flavor.

 

Backwoods Yard Bird Grilled Chicken Breasts 🐔

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12–16 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 tbsp olive oil

Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 400°F.
  • Pat the chicken breasts dry.
  • Coat both sides with olive oil.
  • Season generously with Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning.
  • Grill for 6–8 minutes per side, flipping once.
  • Cook until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pitmaster Tip: For the juiciest chicken, don't overcook it. Pull it from the grill at 162–163°F—it will continue cooking while it rests.

 

Backwoods Yard Bird Crispy Chicken Thighs

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20–25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your grill to 375°F using indirect heat.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels.
  • Lightly coat with olive oil.
  • Season generously on all sides with Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning, including under the skin if possible.
  • Place the thighs skin-side up over indirect heat and cook for 15–20 minutes.
  • Move them over direct heat, skin-side down, for 3–5 minutes to crisp the skin.
  • Cook until the thickest part of the thigh reaches 175°F.
  • Rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Pitmaster Tip: Crispy skin starts with dry chicken. Pat the thighs completely dry before adding oil and seasoning.

 

Backwoods Yard Bird Oven-Baked Chicken Thighs

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside—this easy oven recipe lets the bold flavors of Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning shine.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

Servings: 4–6

Ingredients

8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

2 tbsp olive oil

Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning

Optional: Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  • Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to help the skin crisp up.
  • Brush each thigh lightly with olive oil.
  • Season generously on all sides with Backwoods Yard Bird Seasoning.
  • Arrange the thighs skin-side up on a wire rack set over a baking sheet, or place directly on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the skin is golden brown and crispy and the internal temperature reaches 175°F.
  • For extra crispy skin, switch the oven to broil for the last 2–3 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Pitmaster Tip

For even crispier skin, leave the seasoned chicken uncovered in the refrigerator for 2–4 hours (or overnight) before baking. This helps dry the skin and creates an incredible crunch.