Description
Succulent honey bbq chicken delight dances with sweet and tangy flavors, promising a mouthwatering culinary journey. Homemade comfort meets restaurant-quality taste, inviting you to savor each perfectly glazed, tender bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) honey
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) BBQ sauce
Seasoning and Oil:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Blend honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Immerse chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring complete coverage, and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to enhance flavor absorption.
- Heat grill or oven to 400°F (medium-high), preparing a clean cooking surface for optimal searing.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the heated cooking surface, allowing each side to cook for 6-7 minutes.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F (75°C) for safe consumption.
- Remove chicken from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute throughout the meat.
- Slice chicken diagonally and plate with an optional drizzle of additional BBQ sauce for extra flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the mixture for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator, allowing the honey and BBQ sauce to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is perfectly cooked without drying out, checking the internal temperature at the thickest part of the breast.
- For a gluten-free version, select a certified gluten-free BBQ sauce and verify all ingredients meet dietary restrictions.
- Create a low-sugar alternative by using sugar-free BBQ sauce and replacing honey with a natural sugar substitute like stevia or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg