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BBQ Chicken Marinade

This BBQ chicken marinade is a blend of ketchup, brown sugar, oil and plenty of spices. It's the perfect way to add rich, smoky flavor to chicken breast and chicken thighs.

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 81 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. Place all of the ingredients in a bowl or resealable bag. Mix the ingredients together thoroughly.
  2. Add two pounds of chicken to the bag or bowl. Cover the bowl or seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade. Grill, broil or bake over medium heat as desired.

Notes

  • I feel that BBQ chicken marinade works best with thinner, boneless cuts of chicken. I recommend using thin cut breasts, chicken tenders or boneless skinless thighs. The bone-in cuts take a lot longer to cook, which makes it more likely that the marinade could burn before the chicken is done.
  • It's important to cook the chicken over medium heat so it doesn't burn from the sugar in the marinade.

Nutrition Information

Calories 81kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 10g (15%) Sodium 596mg (25%) Potassium 166mg (5%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 414IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 17mg (2%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81

% Daily Value*

Calories 81kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 10g 15%
Sodium 596mg 25%
Potassium 166mg 4%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 414IU 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 17mg 2%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.