Bar B Que Chicken Recipe

Year-round BBQ bliss! This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful barbecue chicken whether you're grilling it up on a summer day or bringing the smoky goodness indoors with your broiler. Tender chicken slathered in a rich, homemade tomato-based barbecue sauce – it's the perfect comfort food any time of year!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 429.9 kcal
Protein 45g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bar B Que Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 (28-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • Red Wine Vinegar
  • Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Bar B Que Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 2 minutes, until softened.
  3. Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Bring the sauce to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to a spreadable consistency.
  6. Reserve 1/2 cup of the sauce for serving.
  7. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat.
  8. Place 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total) on the grill or broiler pan.
  9. Grill or broil the chicken for 20 minutes, turning occasionally, basting frequently with the barbecue sauce.
  10. Continue cooking and basting until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  11. Serve the chicken immediately, drizzled with the reserved barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

99g

Fat

26g

Carbs

12g

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