Barbecue Sauce For Chicken Recipe

Elevate your next BBQ with this mouthwatering barbecue sauce! Perfect for grilling chicken, this recipe delivers a smoky, tangy, and sweet flavor explosion that will leave you wanting more. Easy to make and bursting with flavor, it's the perfect finishing touch for your BBQ chicken masterpiece.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 429 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecue Sauce For Chicken

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How to Make Barbecue Sauce For Chicken

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional).
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  3. Reduce heat to low and let simmer gently for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before brushing generously onto grilled chicken pieces. For extra flavor, baste your chicken with the sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of grilling.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

72 g

Sugar

87g

Fat

25g

Carbs

9g