Best 6 Southern Style Honey Barbecued Chicken Recipes

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**Southern Style Honey Barbecued Chicken: A Sweet and Savory Delight**

Savor the irresistible Southern Style Honey Barbecued Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and smoky flavors. This dish, deeply rooted in the rich culinary traditions of the American South, promises a delightful journey for your palate.

Indulge in a symphony of flavors as you bite into the tender and juicy chicken, infused with a delectable marinade of honey, brown sugar, vinegar, and a medley of aromatic spices. The chicken, lovingly brushed with a luscious honey barbecue sauce, takes on a beautiful caramelized glaze, adding an extra layer of depth and complexity to each succulent bite.

This recipe collection offers a diverse range of Southern Style Honey Barbecued Chicken variations, catering to every taste and preference. From the classic grilled chicken that emanates smoky aromas to the convenience of oven-baked chicken, each method promises a unique and satisfying experience. Discover the secrets of preparing a tantalizing honey barbecue sauce, the key to unlocking the dish's irresistible charm.

Whether you're a seasoned barbecue enthusiast or a novice home cook seeking a flavorful adventure, this comprehensive guide will equip you with all the necessary knowledge and techniques to create a Southern Style Honey Barbecued Chicken that will leave your family and friends craving for more. So, fire up your grill or preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of Southern barbecue.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRILLED HONEY BBQ CHICKEN



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Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken - Full of FLAVOR and a great recipe to jazz up grilled bbq chicken. Ready in 10 minutes, plus there's no cleanup!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     30-Minute Meals

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/2 cup honey
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice or apple cider vinegar
1 to 3 tablespoons sriracha, optional and to taste
2 to 4 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
about 1.25 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts tenders
fresh cilantro or parsley, optional for garnishing

Steps:

  • To a large ziptop plastic bag, add all ingredients except the optional fresh herbs. Seal bag and squish the contents around so chicken is evenly coated.
  • Place bag in the fridge to marinate for at least 1 hour (overnight is great if you can plan ahead).*
  • Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (or indoor grill pan) and grill the chicken for about 7 minutes, or until done; flip intermittently to ensure even cooking. Optionally garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.
  • Chicken is best fresh but will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564 calories, Carbohydrate 56 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 125 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 859 milligrams sodium, Sugar 49 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

SOUTHERN BBQ CHICKEN



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Slow-grilling over indirect heat keeps this chicken moist and tender. Giving the drumsticks a long rub with seasonings makes them taste great. Always baste at the end of grilling to prevent the legs from burning.

Provided by rachelu

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Leg Recipes

Time 9h10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 large cloves cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
10 chicken drumsticks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mash brown sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper together in a mortar and pestle to form a paste. Spoon paste into a resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken, coat with the paste, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  • Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir ketchup, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce into onions; bring to a simmer and cook until flavors blend, about 10 minutes.
  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Remove chicken from bag and discard marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until lightly browned on all sides, about 1 minute per side.
  • Turn off one of the grill burners or move the coals and move chicken so there is no heat source directly below it.
  • Baste drumsticks with the sauce and cook another 10 minutes; turn again and baste chicken with sauce. Continue to grill drumsticks until juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 127.9 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 1527.8 mg, Sugar 14.9 g

HONEY BBQ CHICKEN



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I grill everything-veggies, oxtail, tofu. This chicken is our favorite. I keep a ready supply of sauce and rub, so prep couldn't be easier. -Jerry Rosiek, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 chicken leg quarters
RUB:
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
SAUCE:
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup ketchup
1/2 cup honey
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons yellow mustard
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Dash cayenne pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat chicken dry. Combine rub ingredients. Rub over chicken pieces; refrigerate, covered, in a shallow dish 2 hours., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sauce ingredients, adding cayenne if desired. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, to allow flavors to blend, 8-10 minutes., On an oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over indirect medium heat, turning frequently, until a thermometer reads 165°, 35-45 minutes., Reduce heat to medium-low. Brush chicken with sauce, reserving 1/2 cup. Cook, covered, until chicken pieces register 170°-175°, 4-6 minutes. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1542mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.

SOUTHERN BARBECUED CHICKEN



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Nothing says Texas like outdoor grilling. And summer is a prime time for patio picnics featuring my barbecued chicken. Guests are surprised to find the basis for my "mystery marinade" is simply vinegar and oil. -Revonda Stroud, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cider vinegar
1 cup canola oil
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring often. Cool., Pour 1-2/3 cups marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight, turning occasionally. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade for basting., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Place skin side down over pan. Grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes on each side or until juices run clear, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 912 calories, Fat 79g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 184mg cholesterol, Sodium 1355mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 44g protein.

FAVORITE BARBECUE CHICKEN



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A not-too-sweet, not-too-tangy barbecue sauce that everyone loves. Finishes in almost a glaze and would also be great on pork chops or ribs.

Provided by Amanda Anne

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
¼ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 tablespoons ketchup
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender. Stir in ketchup, honey, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes to thicken sauce. Remove from heat, and allow to cool.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Dip chicken in sauce, and turn to coat. Cook on grill for 10 to 15 minutes, turning once. Move chicken to the skillet with sauce. Simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 60.1 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 714.1 mg, Sugar 56 g

EASY BBQ BAKE



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This recipe is so easy to make. Chicken breasts loaded with a simply good honey barbecue sauce. I like to use the extra sauce on mashed potatoes to complete the meal.

Provided by Doug Hightower

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ cup barbecue sauce
¾ cup honey
½ cup ketchup
1 onion, chopped
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine the barbecue sauce, honey, ketchup and onion and mix well. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over the chicken and cover dish with foil.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until chicken juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.4 calories, Carbohydrate 79.5 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 939.1 mg, Sugar 72.4 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Chicken: Go for bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts or thighs for maximum flavor and juiciness.
  • Make a Flavorful Marinade: The marinade is essential for infusing flavor into the chicken. Use a combination of honey, barbecue sauce, mustard, and spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
  • Marinate for at Least 30 Minutes: Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or even overnight, to absorb the marinade's flavors.
  • Grill or Bake: You can cook the chicken on a grill or in the oven. If grilling, preheat your grill to medium heat and cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
  • Baste with Barbecue Sauce: During the last few minutes of grilling, baste the chicken with additional barbecue sauce to create a sticky, flavorful glaze.
  • Serve with Sides: Serve the honey barbecued chicken with classic sides like coleslaw, potato salad, or grilled vegetables.

Conclusion:

Southern-style honey barbecued chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or as part of a larger barbecue spread. With its sweet and tangy flavor, tender meat, and crispy skin, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Experiment with different types of barbecue sauce and sides to create your own unique take on this classic recipe.

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