Grilled Chicken Breast with Honey BBQ Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken Breast with Honey BBQ Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Chicken Breast, boneless skinless; 2 TBSP Brown sugar; 1 TBSP Lawry's seasoned salt; 1 TBSP Garlic powder; 1 TBSP Onion powder; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cup Honey; 3 TBSP Apple cider vinegar; 2 TBSP Molasses; 1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce; 1 TBSP Mustard, plain yellow; 1 TBSP Soy sauce; 1/2 tsp Garlic powder; 1/2 tsp Onion powder; 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper; 1/4 tsp Liquid smoke, a key ingredient in the sauce.

Servings: persons

2 Chicken Breast, boneless skinless
2 TBSP Brown sugar
1 TBSP Lawry's seasoned salt
1 TBSP Garlic powder
1 TBSP Onion powder
1 tsp Black pepper
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
1 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Honey
3 TBSP Apple cider vinegar
2 TBSP Molasses
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce
1 TBSP Mustard, plain yellow
1 TBSP Soy sauce
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Onion powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
1/4 tsp Liquid smoke, a key ingredient in the sauce.

1
Mix bbq sauce ingredients well and refrigerate until needed.
2
No pre-cooking required.
3
Mix ingredients for BBQ rub and set aside until needed.
4
With a very sharp knife on a cutting board butterfly the chicken breast.
5
Go slowly and take your time so both halves are as even as possible.
6
Season all sides well with the rub and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours, or longer.
7
Store extra bbq rub in labeled container.
8
Set up your grill for Direct Heat.
9
Grill chicken breast directly over the heat for about 3 to 5 minutes.
10
When the juices begin to collect on top of the chicken flip over and continue cooking.
11
After a minute or 2 glaze with bbq sauce and continue cooking until the juices run clear (2 to 4 mins).
12
Glazed with bbq sauce one more time and removed from the grill.
13
Let cool a few minutes before serving.
14
Can be served as a main dish or on a toasted bun.

282

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Chicken Breast, boneless skinless, 2 TBSP Brown sugar, 1 TBSP Lawry's seasoned salt, 1 TBSP Garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken Breast with Honey BBQ Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken Breast with Honey BBQ Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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