Jul 14 2026

Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Chicken

Method

Preparation

  1. 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. 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

  1. 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).

  2. 4

    Glaze the Chicken

    During the last 3 minutes of grilling, brush the barbecue sauce generously over the chicken on both sides. Allow the sauce to caramelize slightly on the grill.

Serving

  1. 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.

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