Barbecue Chicken Recipe

We all have that amazing feeling regarding a barbecue Sunday evening, where some close friends come around, and everything smells delicious. The sizzling chicken on the barbecue looks mouth-watering and everyone seems to have an amazing time. Why can’t we also have this wonderful Sunday evening on a rainy day? Well, now, with the stovetop bbq chicken recipe, we can!

So, we don’t need a grill, a yard, or a grill master to have a delicious bbq chicken meal. You can always enjoy a perfect festive meal indoors with this quick and easy Stovetop BBQ Chicken recipe! This is also an all-time reader favorite recipe, and I hope you will love it too!

Enjoy a wonderful BBQ meal anytime. This very easy-to-make recipe is exactly what you need. There’s nothing better than enjoying a wonderful grilled meal with your family. This is a recipe that you will love for sure. Thus, try it out now and never regret!

The Best BBQ Chicken Breasts

The best BBQ chicken breast recipe doesn’t call for complicated marinades or rubs, it’s all about this easy on-the-grill or in-the-oven cooking method sweetened with BBQ sauce for moist and juicy chicken breasts every time.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 4 g

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 4 g, calories 190 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 498 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• extra virgin olive oil
• kosher salt (, to taste)
• freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
• 1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

Instruction:

1. Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat (450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean.
2. Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
3. Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat on the other side. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F internal temp (the temp will rise to 165°F as the chicken rests).
4. Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.

Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken

This Oven-Baked BBQ Chicken recipe will be a major win for dinner!

Prep: 10min

Total: 2h5min

Yield: 8 serving(s)

Nutrition Facts: calories 466 Calories, Fat 17 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 156 mg, Sodium 719 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 40 g, Protein 32 g

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. ketchup
• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. water
• 1/4 c. apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp. molasses
• 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. ground mustard
• 3 lb. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, drumsticks, and breasts
• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Instruction:

1. Make barbecue sauce: In a large bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, water, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire, molasses, and spices. Reserve 1 cup of sauce for later. Add chicken to remaining barbecue sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
2. Make chicken: Preheat oven to 425° and line a large baking sheet with foil. Place onions on baking sheet, drizzle with oil, and toss to coat. Place chicken on top of onions, skin side up, and bake until golden and internal temperature reaches 165°, 30 to 40 minutes.
3. Turn oven to broil. Brush chicken with reserved barbecue sauce on both sides and broil until skin is crispy and sauce is thickened, 5 minutes.

BBQ Chicken (Grilled)

This BBQ chicken is insanely juicy, perfectly charred, and glistening with my secret homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for your summer cookout!

Prep: 20min

Total: 80min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 656 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 40 g, Saturated Fat 11 g, Trans Fat 0.3 g, Cholesterol 198 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 16 g, unSaturated Fat 26 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 3 ½ to 4 pounds (about 12 to 14 pieces) chicken thighs or drumsticks (bone-in and skin-on)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup BBQ sauce

Instruction:

1. Prep the chicken. Place the chicken thighs on a large baking sheet and bring to room temperature. Pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Mix the dry rub. In a small bowl, combine the salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Sprinkle the rub over the chicken and use your hands to make sure the chicken is well coated on all sides (and under the skin if you’d like).
3. Prep the grill. Prepare one side of your grill for high, direct heat, leaving the burners on the other side off. If you are using charcoal or wood, make sure there is a cool side to the grill where there are few to no coals. Watch the video above to see how I do this!
4. Grill the chicken. Lay the chicken on the indirect heat side of the grill, yet close to the heat. Cover, and cook the chicken for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping the chicken every 10 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer reaches 160°F to 165°F.
5. Brush with BBQ sauce. Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, covered. Flip the chicken, brush with more BBQ sauce, and cook another 3 to 4 minutes. Repeat this process until the chicken thighs and drumsticks reach 175°F.
6. Serve. Remove the chicken to a serving plate. Serve with extra BBQ sauce if desired.

Stovetop BBQ Chicken Recipe

15 minutes is all it takes to make the best juicy barbecue chicken on your stovetop!

Prep: 2min

Total: 15min

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• dash of cayenne pepper optional
• 1/2 c. barbecue sauce

Instruction:

1. Mix olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add raw chicken and coat evenly.
2. Heat medium skillet (preferably iron) over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in skillet, cover, and cook 5 minutes.
3. Turn chicken, replace cover, and cook an additional 5 minutes.
4. Remove cover and check chicken for doneness with probe thermometer or testing if juices run clear. When cooked completely, pour half of BBQ sauce over chicken. Turn chicken over, and pour remaining sauce over the other side. Cook 2-3 minutes more while using a spoon or basting brush to coat chicken with sauce.

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FAQ

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