Sweet and Spicy Bbq Chicken
Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with this Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of smoky, tangy, and bold flavors! Featuring juicy chicken thighs or drumsticks glazed with a homemade barbecue sauce crafted from brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a kick of sriracha, this dish strikes the ideal balance between sweetness and heat. Enhanced with aromatic smoked paprika and garlic powder, the sauce caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a sticky, flavorful glaze that’s irresistible. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this dish is ideal for backyard cookouts, weeknight dinners, or game-day spreads. Serve with extra sauce for dipping, and watch it become the star of your summer barbecue menu. Perfect for fans of spicy-sweet recipes, grilled chicken, and everything BBQ!
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Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional for brushing while grilling)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt to create the barbecue sauce.
Step 2
Divide the sauce in half, setting one portion aside for basting and the other half for serving.
Step 3
Pat the chicken thighs or drumsticks dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
Step 4
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Place the chicken onto the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
Step 6
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, begin brushing the chicken with the reserved barbecue sauce, turning frequently to build up a sticky glaze.
Step 7
Optional: Brush the chicken with melted butter in the final minute of grilling for added flavor and shine.
Step 8
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Step 9
Serve the sweet and spicy BBQ chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1422.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2938.5 |
| Total Fat 159.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 44.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 793.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5298.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 153.6g | |
| Protein 186.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 72.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 189.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2336.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories