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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Favorite Barbecue Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 31
- Heart Health
- 8
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 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 33%
- Protein 53.06 g Good Source 106%
- Carbohydrate 78.38 g 29%
- Total Fat 12.94 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 1.42 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.33 mg High 47%
- Sodium 538.61 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 0.34 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 51.38 g --
- Added Sugars 8.13 g Moderate 16%
- Calcium 129.63 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.98 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 123.87 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 43.17 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 22.62 mg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Favorite Barbecue Chicken is made with 10 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, and Diced Onion. Each serving provides about 653.02 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Favorite Barbecue Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Brown Sugar, Chicken Breast, Diced Onion, Garlic. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Favorite Barbecue Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 653.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Favorite Barbecue Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Favorite Barbecue Chicken healthy?
- Favorite Barbecue Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 653.02 calories and 53.06 g of protein, or 106% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 538.61 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.42 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.13 g (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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