Easy After Work BBQ Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy After Work BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups bottled sauce or Easy BBQ Sauce, recipe follows; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons minced onion; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco); 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped scallions (white and light green parts); 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest; 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice; Lime wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups bottled sauce or Easy BBQ Sauce, recipe follows
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/4 to 1 teaspoon hot sauce, (recommended: Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped scallions (white and light green parts)
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly grated lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Lime wedges, for serving

1
Prepare a medium-hot grill or preheat the broiler.
2
If using the broiler, line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
3
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, to taste.
4
Put the chicken on the grill or, if broiling, put it on the prepared baking sheet.
5
Grill or broil, 4 inches from the heat, turning once, for 10 minutes per side.
6
Put 1/2 of the BBQ sauce in a small bowl, for drizzling and serving.
7
Reserve.
8
Baste the chicken with the remaining sauce and grill or broil for 5 minutes more.
9
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, drizzle with some of the reserved sauce, and serve with lime wedges and the remaining reserved sauce.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, onion, mustard, hot sauce, and black pepper.
11
Stir in the scallions, lime zest, and lime juice.
12
Can be covered and refrigerated for up to 1 week.

150

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3 1/2-pound) chicken, cut into 8 pieces, Salt and freshly ground black pepper, 2 cups bottled sauce or Easy BBQ Sauce, recipe follows, 3/4 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Easy After Work BBQ Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy After Work BBQ Chicken

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