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Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe

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Sweet, smoky, and perfectly sticky, this Honey BBQ Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy meat coated in a caramelized glaze that’s bursting with flavor. Ideal for family dinners, BBQs, or weeknight meals, it combines a flavorful honey BBQ sauce with well-seasoned chicken, grilled or baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 3 lbs chicken pieces (thighs, drumsticks, or breasts)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the Honey BBQ Sauce

  • ½ cup honey
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season evenly with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Rub the olive oil all over the chicken to help the seasoning adhere and promote even cooking.
  2. Make the Honey BBQ Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, barbecue sauce, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper until fully combined. Set aside half of this sauce for serving.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Preheat your grill or oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the seasoned chicken pieces on the grill grates or a lined baking sheet. Cook for about 20 minutes initially.
  4. Apply Sauce During Cooking: Every 5 minutes, use a silicone basting brush to generously coat the chicken with the honey BBQ sauce. Continue cooking and brushing the sauce, ensuring the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C), about 35-45 minutes total.
  5. Final Glaze and Rest: In the last 5 minutes of cooking, brush the chicken with a final coat of sauce to achieve a sticky, caramelized glaze. After cooking, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes to retain juices before serving with the reserved sauce.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) without overcooking.
  • The chicken can be cooked on a grill or baked in an oven at 375°F; both methods yield delicious results.
  • For a spicier kick, increase the cayenne pepper amount or add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce.
  • Leftover sauce can be refrigerated for up to one week and used as a dip or marinade.
  • Chicken pieces with skin on will yield a crispier texture, but skinless pieces can be used for a leaner option.
  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dinner, Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American, BBQ

Find it online: https://avascooking.com/honey-bbq-chicken-recipe/