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Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe
This Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe combines a marinade of barbecue sauce, honey, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and spices to coat boneless skinless chicken breasts before grilling. The chicken absorbs the sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavors and is grilled over medium-high heat to a juicy finish. Optional sriracha adds heat, and fresh herbs serve as garnish, making a flavorful main dish suitable for casual dinners.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
259 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
- 1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha optional and to taste
- 2 to 4 cloves garlic finely minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- chicken breast boneless, skinless, about 1.25 pounds, tenders
- cilantro optional for garnishing, or parsley
Instructions
- To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients except the optional fresh herbs. Seal bag and squish the contents around so chicken is evenly coated.
- Place bag in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is great if you can plan ahead).*
- Preheat an outdoor grill (or grill pan if making inside) to medium-high heat and grill the chicken for about 7 minutes, or until done; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
- Chicken is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 4 months.
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Notes
- Marinate chicken for at least one hour, but overnight is preferable for stronger flavor.
- Reserve half of the marinade to use as a dipping sauce, keeping it separate from raw chicken marinade.
- Grill chicken over medium-high heat, flipping intermittently to cook evenly without drying out.
- Store cooked chicken airtight in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 4 months.
- Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley before serving for added freshness.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
259kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
457mg
(19%)
Potassium
138mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
47g
(94%)
Vitamin A
92IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 138mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.