Favorite Barbecue Chicken

Name: Favorite Barbecue Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil; ¼ cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 5 tablespoons ketchup; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper to taste; 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Rating: 4.44 stars

290 Ratings
211 Reviews
13 Photos

A not-too-sweet, not-too-tangy barbecue sauce that everyone loves. Finishes in almost a glaze and would also be great on pork chops or ribs.

By Amanda Anne

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Recipe Summary

prep:

5 mins

cook:

35 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

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Step 2

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes to thicken sauce. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Dip chicken in sauce, and turn to coat. Cook on grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Move chicken to the skillet with sauce. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

452 calories; protein 25.7g 51% DV; carbohydrates 60.1g 19% DV; fat 13.1g 20% DV; cholesterol 67.2mg 22% DV; sodium 714.1mg 29% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (211)

Most helpful positive review

CandiceSteele

02/12/2006

Since it's freezing outside I decided not to grill but baked the chicken instead. I just put the chicken pieces in a baking dish and covered them with sauce. I also added one tablespoon of prepared mustard to the sauce as well. I won't be going back to the bottled stuff again this sauce was delicious. Read More

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(137)

Most helpful critical review

Tom Melling Sr.

06/16/2011

Firt the picture shows chicken legs and the recipe calls for chicken breast. While the sauce may be be i have not tried it yet any good BBQ knows hat anything BBQed is verslowed cooked. It takes me about 2 hours to cook. Like most Southern cooks I have my own BBQ sauce recipe which is a family secret. Meat for the seasoning to be absorbed must me applied 2-3 hours prior or over night I like to brag that when I BBQ chciken and ribs hens and pigs line up to voulenteer to be my final product! Read More

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(11)

290 Ratings

5 star values: 187
4 star values: 63
3 star values: 27
2 star values: 8
1 star values: 5

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CandiceSteele

02/12/2006

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(137)

Sarah Jo

08/29/2012

I doubled this recipe to feed four. To the sauce I did add a squirt dijon mustard and a touch of Liquid Smoke. This was a quick and easy chicken recipe. Read More

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Barbara Sullivan Bernheimer

06/16/2011

Love to grill but had no time. Doubled the sauce recipe and put four frozen chicken breasts in crock pot dumped the sauce on top - slow cooked about eight hours. House smelled so good when we got home. Serve with a bagged green salad and microwave baked potatoes with a little extra sauce and some shredded cheese on top. Delicious! Felt like someone had been home cooking dinner for us! Read More

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Jillian

04/29/2010

Wonderful recipe - I doubled it and used chili sauce instead of ketchup and put the chicken in the sauce to marinate all day reserving some for basting. We did the whole thing on the grill and it was very good. Read More

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ChefDiva

10/19/2006

I made this for holiday dinner a few weeks ago. I didn't have a grill so I baked it first covered then uncovered to get a nice color. It got very good feedback. Read More

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(34)

DBERREY

06/08/2005

This is a great recipe. I got quite a few compliments on this one. I doubled the recipe and it was enough marinade and brushing sauce for 4 medium sized chicken breasts. I stuck to the recipe as written except for one extra ingredient. I mixed in a Tablespoon of Louisiana hot sauce to give it a little kick. It actually didn t taste all that hot to me even after adding the hot sauce but it added just enough heat to offset the sweetness of the sauce. I used a red onion which gave the sauce a bolder flavor. Next time I ll add a little cayenne pepper because I like spiciness but the recipe is fine the way it is. After the sauce cooled I marinated the chicken for about 2 hours then put the chicken breasts on a hot lightly oiled grill and brushed the rest of the sauce on them as they cooked. Delicious. Read More

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ABBY MOM

01/25/2004

This chicken was a hit at our dinner party! I used a whole cut up chicken instead of chicken breasts and it turned out wonderful! I increased the sauce 4X since we like extra sauce on the side. This is a definite keeper! Everyone wanted the recipe! Read More

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Abby

01/25/2004

THIS WAS THE BEST CHICKEN EVER!! THE SAUCE WAS TO DIE FOR!! I SERVED IT WITH BUTTERY GLAZED CARROTS FROM THIS SITE AND BAKED POTATOES!! AMANDA KEEP THE GREAT RECIPES COMIN! Read More

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Ilovemy4kids

08/08/2006

Excellent recipe. I cut the chicken into strips doubled the sauce without doubling the brown sugar and honey and added a little chilli powder marinated them for 5 hours in the fridge and grilled them on a stovetop grilling pan. My kids love them. Thank you for posting. Read More

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Tom Melling Sr.

06/16/2011

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Nutritional Information

Favorite Barbecue Chicken

Servings Per Recipe: 2
Calories: 451.9

% Daily Value *

protein: 51 %

carbohydrates: 19 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 2 %

sugars:

fat: 20 %

saturated fat: 11 %

cholesterol: 22 %

vitamin a iu: 8 %

niacin equivalents: 127 %

vitamin b6: 38 %

vitamin c: 16 %

folate: 3 %

calcium: 6 %

iron: 11 %

magnesium: 13 %

potassium: 14 %

sodium: 29 %

thiamin: 11 %

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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CandiceSteele

02/12/2006

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Sarah Jo

08/29/2012

I doubled this recipe to feed four. To the sauce I did add a squirt dijon mustard and a touch of Liquid Smoke. This was a quick and easy chicken recipe.

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(61)

Barbara Sullivan Bernheimer

06/16/2011

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(50)

Jillian

04/29/2010

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(46)

ChefDiva

10/19/2006

I made this for holiday dinner a few weeks ago. I didn't have a grill so I baked it first covered then uncovered to get a nice color. It got very good feedback.

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(34)

DBERREY

06/08/2005

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(28)

ABBY MOM

01/25/2004

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(28)

Abby

01/25/2004

THIS WAS THE BEST CHICKEN EVER!! THE SAUCE WAS TO DIE FOR!! I SERVED IT WITH BUTTERY GLAZED CARROTS FROM THIS SITE AND BAKED POTATOES!! AMANDA KEEP THE GREAT RECIPES COMIN!

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(23)

Ilovemy4kids