Barbecue Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Barbecue Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Make the Barbecue Sauce
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and olive oil. Whisk the mixture over medium heat until it starts to simmer, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cooking
- 3
Grill the Chicken
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the grill and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- 4
Serving
- 5
Serve
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes. Serve with additional barbecue sauce on the side if desired.