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5 fresh bbq chicken recipes to fire up national bbq month

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🍗 5 Fresh BBQ Chicken Recipes to Fire Up National BBQ Month

May is National BBQ Month, and we're bringing you a lineup of bold, flavorful chicken recipes featuring Springer Mountain Farms Simply Superior Chicken™. Whether you're firing up the grill, the smoker, or your oven, these dishes are guaranteed to impress.

Forget the same old BBQ staples — this year’s roundup blends sweet, spicy, smoky, and tangy in every bite. Scroll down to find your new favorite chicken recipe and celebrate all month long with flavor you can feel good about!


🍽️ 1. Buffalo Chicken Meatloaf

Buffalo chicken meatloaf glazed with sauce and topped with chopped herbs and blue cheese crumbles, served on a Springer Mountain Farms branded cutting board with garlic jalapeño and buffalo seasoning bottles in the background.

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Spice up your comfort food game with this tangy, cheesy twist on traditional meatloaf. Ground Springer Mountain Farms chicken is blended with hot sauce, garlic, and breadcrumbs for a flavor-packed main dish that’s perfect for meal prep or your next BBQ sidekick.

Pair with: Crispy potato wedges and ranch slaw.


🍗 2. Beer Can Chicken with Buttery Veggie Pasta

Seasoned whole chicken standing upright on a beer can in a cast iron pan, cooked outdoors with golden crispy skin, ready for serving as classic beer can chicken.

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A BBQ classic done right! This juicy whole chicken is grilled upright on a beer can for max moisture and flavor, then served alongside a buttery veggie pasta that complements the smoky main perfectly.

Pro Tip: Try with a citrusy pale ale or wheat beer for a brighter finish.


🍢 3. Blackened BBQ Chicken Skewers with Corn & Black Bean Salsa

Blackened BBQ chicken skewers glazed with sauce and topped with herbs, served over a colorful corn and black bean salsa with red pepper and onions on a white plate, garnished with a lemon wedge.

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Perfect for your next outdoor gathering, these bold skewers bring the heat with blackened seasoning and sticky BBQ glaze. The fresh corn and black bean salsa cools things down with a sweet, tangy crunch.

Serving Idea: Make them mini and serve appetizer-style on a platter.


🥗 4. Summer Stone Fruit Salad with Grilled Chicken

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Light, bright, and full of seasonal flavor. Grilled Springer Mountain Farms chicken tops a vibrant salad of peaches, nectarines, and greens tossed with feta and citrus vinaigrette.

Great for: Brunch, light lunches, or a fresh BBQ side dish.


🍗 5. Apricot Chipotle Glazed Chicken Wings

Apricot chipotle glazed chicken wings arranged on a white square plate, garnished with chopped herbs and fresh parsley, served on a light wooden surface.

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Sweet meets smoky in these sticky wings that combine rich apricot preserves with smoky chipotle peppers. These wings are ideal for game day or backyard bites and are sure to disappear fast.

Tip: Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for extra pop.


🏆 Grill Like a Pro All Month Long

Whether you're grilling for guests or cooking for your crew, National BBQ Month is your chance to experiment, explore, and elevate every bite. And with Springer Mountain Farms chicken, you're starting with Simply Superior Chicken™ - top quality chicken from the very first sizzle.

📩 Be sure to check out our Grill Master Starter Kit Giveaway and enter online through May 31 for your chance to win!

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