Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors, creating a mouthwatering dish that’s ideal for a quick and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Grill or Oven: Preheat grill or oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Prepare BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce and honey until combined.
- Season Chicken: Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and season with smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Place chicken on the grill or a baking sheet if using the oven. Cook for 6-7 minutes per side or until chicken is cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Glaze with BBQ Sauce: During the last few minutes of cooking, brush chicken generously with the honey BBQ sauce, turning to coat evenly.
- Rest and Serve: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Notes:
- For extra flavor, marinate chicken in honey BBQ sauce for 1-2 hours before cooking.
- Serve with coleslaw or grilled vegetables.
- Substitute chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
