BBQ Chicken
BBQ Chicken is a smoky, tangy, and slightly sweet dish featuring juicy chicken coated in rich barbecue sauce. Perfect for grilling, baking, or stovetop cooking, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite for dinners, cookouts, and game days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25–35 minutes
- Total Time: 35–45 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill or Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken pieces (breasts, thighs, drumsticks, or wings)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil (optional, for grilling or baking)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 tsp onion powder (optional)
Instructions
Preheat grill or oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and optional garlic/onion powder.
- Grilling: Oil grates and cook chicken 6–8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Baking: Arrange chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake 25–35 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- In the last 5–10 minutes, brush BBQ sauce generously on both sides of the chicken.
- Serve hot with extra sauce on the side.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking.
- For deeper flavor, marinate chicken in BBQ sauce for 1–2 hours before cooking.
- Finish baked chicken under the broiler for a caramelized glaze.
- Great for shredding and using in sandwiches, tacos, or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken piece with sauce
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/bbq-chicken/
