Grilled Chicken with Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce

Get ready to elevate your backyard cookout with this irresistible Grilled Chicken with Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce! Featuring juicy, perfectly seasoned chicken breasts grilled to perfection, this recipe shines with its signature barbecue sauce—a lip-smacking blend of tangy yellow mustard, rich brown sugar, a hint of spicy cayenne, and the sweetness of honey. The homemade sauce caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a sticky, golden glaze that’s bursting with bold, Southern-inspired flavors. With just 15 minutes of prep time and straightforward steps, this dish is ideal for weeknight dining or impressing guests at your next barbecue. Pair it with classic sides like coleslaw or corn on the cob for a truly unforgettable meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 cups yellow mustard
• 0.25 cups brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoons butter

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 375°F to 400°F).

Step 2

Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and brush them with olive oil on all sides.

Step 3

Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside to marinate while the grill heats.

Step 4

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the yellow mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and butter.

Step 5

Stir continuously and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce heat to low and let the sauce cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 6

Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Close the lid and grill for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.

Step 7

Brush the chicken with a generous layer of the Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling on each side. This will allow the sauce to caramelize slightly.

Step 8

Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Serve the grilled chicken with extra barbecue sauce on the side and your choice of sides, such as coleslaw, corn on the cob, or baked beans.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1870.3

Total Fat 69.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 624.5mg	0%
Sodium 4286.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 87.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g	0%
Total Sugars 72.9g
Protein 221.6g	0%

Vitamin D 92.7IU	0%
Calcium 204.0mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 2273.1mg	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: 33.6%

Protein: 47.6%

Carbs: 18.8%