Best Ever BBQ Chicken
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Description:
Experience the ultimate in outdoor dining with this tantalizing BBQ chicken recipe that has become a beloved staple at summer gatherings. The rich, homemade BBQ sauce enhances the juicy, grilled chicken, captivating everyone who tastes it. We often double the sauce to ensure there’s plenty left for dipping, as the flavor is simply irresistible. While the original recipe calls for quartered small boiler chickens, we prefer the succulent richness of bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts, which slow-cook to perfection on the grill, imparting an unforgettable smoky flavor. We hope this dish brings as much joy to your table as it does to ours!
Recipe Category: Chicken Breast
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Summer, < 60 Mins
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | garlic cloves |
| 2 | tablespoons butter |
| 1 | cup Heinz ketchup |
| 1/4 | cup brown sugar |
| 1/4 | cup chili sauce |
| 2 | tablespoons Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 – 3/4 | teaspoon celery seed |
| 1 | tablespoon prepared yellow mustard |
| 1/2 | teaspoon salt |
| 8 | bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 205.1 |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 48.9 mg |
| Sodium | 715.4 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 17.4 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Sugars | 14.9 g |
| Protein | 16.1 g |
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat, then sauté the garlic cloves until they are tender and fragrant.
- Add the Heinz ketchup, brown sugar, chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, celery seed, prepared yellow mustard, and salt to the saucepan. Stir well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly to prevent sticking or burning. Once it reaches a boil, remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- Preheat your grill to medium heat. Place the chicken breast halves on the grill, covering them and cooking for approximately 30 minutes. Be sure to turn them occasionally to ensure even cooking.
- After 30 minutes, baste the chicken generously with the prepared BBQ sauce. Continue grilling for an additional 15 minutes, or until the juices run clear and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- During the last 15 minutes of cooking, continue basting the chicken and turning it occasionally to infuse maximum flavor.
- Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and serve immediately with any extra sauce you set aside for dipping. The sauce is so delicious, it’s sure to impress!
With its crowd-pleasing flavor and succulent texture, this BBQ chicken is bound to be a favorite at your next summer gathering. Enjoy!
