Description
This Honey BBQ Chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. Tender chicken is cooked to perfection and coated in a sweet and tangy honey barbecue sauce that will have your taste buds singing. Serve it with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides of the chicken.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl, mix barbecue sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika.
- Cook the chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe can also be prepared on the grill for added smokiness.
- Pair with sides like corn on the cob, coleslaw, or roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
