Sweet Honey BBQ Chicken
A quick and delicious chicken dish coated in a sweet honey and BBQ sauce that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs Juicy and tender, chicken thighs provide the perfect base for absorbing all those amazing flavors.
- 1/2 cup honey Use raw honey for a richer flavor.
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce Choose your favorite BBQ sauce, avoiding overly sugary ones.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Can substitute with any oil on hand.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder Adds warmth and aroma.
- to taste salt and pepper Essential seasoning for flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the honey, BBQ sauce, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them well with the mixture.
- Let the chicken marinate for a few minutes if time allows.
Cooking
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chicken thighs skin-side down.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown on one side.
- Flip the chicken thighs and brown the other side.
- Pour any remaining sauce over the chicken, cover the pot, and reduce heat to low.
- Let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serving
- Serve warm. The thick and glossy sauce is perfect over rice or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For best results, don’t rush the searing process, use a meat thermometer, and try to avoid overcrowding the pot while cooking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgSugar: 16g
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