Description
This grilled honey BBQ chicken delivers a perfect balance of sweet and smoky flavors with juicy, tender meat. It uses a simple marinade that enhances every bite, making it ideal for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or meal prep.
Ingredients
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Whisk honey, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
2. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly with the marinade
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
4. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
5. Remove chicken from marinade and place on grill
6. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F
7. Brush with extra barbecue sauce during the final minutes
8. Remove from grill, rest for 5 minutes, and serve
Notes
Marinate longer for deeper flavor but do not exceed 4 hours
Add smoked paprika for extra smoky taste
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness
Do not reuse marinade from raw chicken for basting
Swap honey with maple syrup for variation
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg