Barbecue Recipes Chicken Basting Sauce Recipe

Elevate your BBQ game with this mouthwatering barbecue chicken basting sauce! This classic recipe (updated from our original 'Patio Recipes' - January 1985) delivers incredible flavor in just minutes. Perfect for chicken, but also amazing on burgers and steak.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 724.7 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Recipes Chicken Basting Sauce

  • Lemon Juice (amount not specified in recipe)
  • Vegetable Oil (amount not specified in recipe)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper (Salt amount not specified in recipe)
  • 1 (14 ounce) bottle ketchup
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

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How to Make Barbecue Recipes Chicken Basting Sauce

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before basting your chicken (or other protein).
  5. For best results, baste your chicken during the last 15-20 minutes of cooking.
  6. Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

47g

Carbs

8g

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