Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce

Fire up the grill for this irresistibly juicy Grilled Chicken with Barbecue Sauce, a homemade masterpiece packed with smoky, sweet, and tangy flavors. Perfectly seasoned chicken breasts are marinated in a blend of paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder before being seared to perfection on a hot grill. The dish’s crowning glory is the rich, velvety barbecue sauce, simmered with ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a touch of smoked paprika and chili powder for that signature zing. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a quick 30-minute cook, this recipe is an easy crowd-pleaser for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners. Serve it hot with extra sauce for dipping, and enjoy a meal so good you’ll want seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, around 400°F (204°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts on a large plate or tray. Drizzle with olive oil and generously coat both sides with the spice mixture.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, chili powder, and smoked paprika.

Step 5

Stir the barbecue sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

Step 6

Place the chicken breasts on the grill. Grill for 6-7 minutes per side, ensuring a nice char marks and until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 7

During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush a generous amount of barbecue sauce on each side of the chicken breasts.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 9

Serve the grilled chicken hot with extra barbecue sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1729.1

Total Fat 53.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 4155.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.1g	0%
Total Sugars 61.9g
Protein 215.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133.6mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 337.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 51.0%

Carbs: 20.4%