Description
Juicy barbecue chicken is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for backyard cookouts, offering tender, marinated chicken grilled to perfection. This easy recipe combines sweet and savory flavors with an irresistible smoky aroma that will have your guests coming back for seconds. Ideal for sunny weekends or spontaneous weeknight gatherings, this dish elevates any outdoor feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Grill marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 92mg