Favorite Barbecue Chicken
Favorite Barbecue Chicken features juicy grilled breasts finished in a tangy-sweet glaze that balances ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire. The sauce reduces to a sticky coating that clings to every bite, delivering smoky char with bright, peppery depth. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual cookouts when you want bold barbecue flavor fast.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the onion and garlic.
- 3
Cook until tender, about 2 minutes; then stir in the ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 or 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove from the heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- 6
Dip the chicken into the sauce to coat both sides, reserving the remaining sauce in the skillet.
- 7
Place the chicken on the preheated grill and cook, turning once, until nicely browned on all sides, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- 8
Return the chicken to the skillet with the sauce and simmer over medium heat until sticky, about 5 minutes on each side.
- 9
Check with an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center; it should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 653.02 kcal High
- Protein 53.06 g Good Source
- Carbs 78.38 g Moderate
- Total Fat 12.94 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 141.33 mg High
- Sodium 563.46 mg High
- Fiber 0.34 g Low Source
- Sugar 51.38 g High
- Added Sugar 8.13 g Moderate
- Calcium 440.67 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 123.87 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 43.17 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 53.96 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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