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BBQ Chicken Recipe

BBQ Chicken Recipe: Tangy and Smoky

Classic BBQ Chicken with tangy, smoky flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • BBQ Chicken:
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 thighs (2 lbs)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • BBQ Sauce:
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp molasses
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper optional
  • Optional: Parsley green onions
  • Suggested Pairings: Iced tea coleslaw

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F; rub chicken with oil, salt, pepper, and paprika; place on a baking sheet.
  • Cook sauce ingredients 5–7 min; taste and adjust.
  • Brush chicken with half the sauce; bake 20–30 min, brushing again halfway.
  • Broil 2–3 min (optional).
  • Serve on a white ceramic platter with parsley, onions, tea, and coleslaw.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry for crispiness.
  • Store chicken in the fridge for 4 days, sauce for 2 weeks, or freeze chicken for 2 months.
  • Try a gluten-free or spicy variation.
  • Pair with cornbread.