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Grilled BBQ Chicken

This simple homemade sauce makes this chicken recipe so flavorful! The key to this recipe is in the basting.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon espresso powder
  • 1 1/4 cups ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • 1 tablespoon white distilled vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
  • 3 tablespoons barbecue dry rub optional

Instructions

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  1. Preheat grill to 350 degrees.
  2. Add the hot water, brown sugar, and espresso to a medium mixing bowl and stir to dissolve the sugar and espresso powder.
  3. Add the ketchup, mustard, vinegar, liquid smoke, and soy sauce to the bowl and whisk well to combine. Remove half of the sauce to a small bowl to serve as a dip for the chicken. 
  4. Pound the chicken breasts into an even thickness so they cook evenly. If using the dry rub, generously coat the chicken in the rub, using your hands to rub it in well.
  5. Place the chicken on the grill and brush the tops with the sauce. Cover the grill and cook for 5 minutes. 
  6. Flip the chicken and brush with the sauce. Continue cooking for 2 minutes and then flip and baste again. Repeat, basting and flipping every 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. 
  7. Serve with the reserved dipping sauce.

Notes

  • The espresso powder does not make this taste like coffee, but does add amazing flavor to this. It's optional, but highly recommended. Hot brewed coffee in place of the water and espresso powder may be substituted or you can leave it out altogether.
  • We love this homemade sauce, but you can use a store bought sauce or try out our Carolina BBQ sauce or Bourbon BBQ sauce instead, if you prefer.
  • The barbecue dry rub is totally optional but does add an extra layer of flavor to the chicken. 
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Nutrition Information

Serving 1piece Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 4g (6%) Cholesterol 96mg (32%) Sodium 745mg (31%) Potassium 737mg (21%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 3.9mg (4%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Serving 1piece
Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 4g 6%
Cholesterol 96mg 32%
Sodium 745mg 31%
Potassium 737mg 16%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 4%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

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