Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe
Sweet, smoky, and perfectly sticky, this Honey BBQ Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy meat coated in a caramelized glaze that’s bursting with flavor. A foolproof recipe for family dinners, BBQs, or weeknight meals.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 370kcal
Cost: $12
Equipment
- Meat thermometer — ensure chicken reaches 165°F
- Silicone basting brush — for even sauce application
- Tongs (long handle) — turning chicken safely
- Mixing bowl — for honey BBQ sauce
- Baking sheet or Grill — depending on cooking method
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 lbs chicken pieces thighs, drumsticks, or breasts
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
For the Honey BBQ Sauce
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Pat dry, season with spices, rub with olive oil.
- Whisk honey, BBQ sauce, vinegar, soy sauce, mustard, garlic, paprika, cayenne. Reserve some for serving.
- Grill or bake at 375°F, about 20 minutes.
- Brush with sauce every 5 minutes until 165°F, 35-45 minutes total.
- Coat with sauce in last 5 minutes, rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 200g | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 740mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 220IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg