Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever!
Memorial Day Best BBQ Chicken Ever! features juicy chicken breasts marinated overnight in a Worcestershire-brown sugar glaze with ketchup, Cajun seasoning, and garlic. The result is tender, smoky meat with a balanced sweet-salty tang and a gentle kick—perfect for backyard grilling and summer gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Whisk together Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, Cajun seasoning, and garlic powder in a large glass or ceramic bowl until fully combined. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
- 2
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 3
Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 4
Grill on the preheated grill until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the centers should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 256.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 40.7 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.42 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.36 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 162.06 mg High
- Sodium 1063.64 mg High
- Fiber 0.0 g Low Source
- Sugar 7.8 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.81 g Low Source
- Calcium 22.27 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.19 mg Moderate
- Potassium 654.08 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 5.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.86 mg Low 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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