Best 8 Sweet Barbecue Broiled Or Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet and smoky flavors with our grilled or broiled chicken. This dish is a symphony of taste, featuring succulent chicken marinated in a tantalizing blend of sweet barbecue sauce, aromatic spices, and a hint of tangy citrus. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey as we present two delectable recipes:

1. Grilled Sweet Barbecue Chicken: Fire up your grill and let the aroma of grilled chicken fill the air. This recipe takes you on a smoky adventure, where the chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in a crispy outer layer and tender, juicy meat infused with the irresistible flavors of the barbecue marinade.

2. Broiled Sweet Barbecue Chicken: Experience the convenience of indoor cooking with our broiled chicken recipe. Utilizing the power of your broiler, this method delivers a quick and flavorful meal. The chicken is broiled until beautifully browned and glazed with the sticky-sweet barbecue sauce, creating a dish that is both visually appealing and bursting with taste.

Both recipes offer a versatile culinary experience, allowing you to choose your preferred cooking method. Whether you prefer the smoky charm of grilled chicken or the ease of broiling, these recipes guarantee a flavorful and satisfying meal.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET BARBECUE BROILED OR GRILLED CHICKEN



Sweet Barbecue Broiled or Grilled Chicken image

This chicken is absolutely delicious, it can also be made on the grill or in the oven broiler, just remember to keep basting with sauce while cooking. For the sauce, you can saute 1 onion and 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic in a couple tablespoon butter for about 3-4 minutes before adding in the other ingredients if desired.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (or to taste, this is very HOT!)
1 (6 ounce) can frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted
5 lbs chicken pieces (preferably with skin off)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in a saucepan; cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Prepare the grill or oven broiler.
  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place on grill or a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
  • Cook 15 minutes on each side (or until cooked).
  • Brush chicken with sauce, and cook an additional 15 minutes, or until chicken is done, turning and basting occasionally.

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken image

This simple recipe has become my family's favorite way to eat chicken. The blend of sweet and spicy is perfect. -Melissa Ball, Pearisburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons onion powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)

Steps:

  • Combine the first five ingredients; rub over chicken. Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, rub on grill rack to coat lightly., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts :

SWEET AND SOUR GRILLED CHICKEN



Sweet and Sour Grilled Chicken image

Great sweet and sour chicken dish cooked on the grill--quick, easy, and tasty.

Provided by Gary Sr.

Categories     BBQ & Grilling     Chicken

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
6 (5 ounce) bone-in chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine brown sugar, oil, vinegar, mustard, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, seasoned salt, and pepper in a medium bowl and mix well.
  • Place chicken in a glass or ceramic bowl and cover with sauce. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
  • Cook chicken on the preheated grill until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.7 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 327.5 mg, Sugar 18.1 g

SWEET & TANGY BARBECUED CHICKEN



Sweet & Tangy Barbecued Chicken image

My family loves to grill in the summer, and this is our go-to recipe when hosting friends and family. Every bite is full of flavor and the chicken is always tender and juicy. -Joy Yurk, Grafton, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2-1/2 cups white wine
2 medium onions, finely chopped (1-1/2 cups)
1/2 cup lemon juice
10 garlic cloves, minced
16 chicken drumsticks
3 bay leaves
1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
1/4 cup honey
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons white vinegar

Steps:

  • For marinade, in a large bowl, combine wine, onions, lemon juice and garlic. Pour 2 cups marinade into a large shallow dish. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours to overnight. Add bay leaves to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine tomato puree, honey, molasses, salt, thyme, cayenne, pepper and remaining marinade. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 35-40 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half. Remove from heat. Remove bay leaves; stir in vinegar. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving; keep warm., Drain chicken, discarding marinade in bag. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over indirect medium heat 15 minutes. Turn; grill 15-20 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°, brushing occasionally with remaining sauce. Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 95mg cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

OVEN-ROASTED BBQ CHICKEN



Oven-Roasted BBQ Chicken image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups your favorite barbecue sauce
1/2 cup peach preserves
1 clove garlic, grated
Hot sauce, to taste
Olive oil, for drizzling
14 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

Steps:

  • Combine the barbecue sauce, peach preserves, garlic and hot sauce to taste in a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat until nice and hot, 8 to 10 minutes. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Drizzle some olive oil on 2 rimmed baking sheets and place the chicken thighs skin-side down. Roast for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush some sauce all over the thighs, then use a spatula to flip them over, being careful not to tear the skin. Brush the tops with more sauce and return to the oven for 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven, brush on more sauce, and return to the oven for another 7 minutes. Remove from the oven, brush on more sauce, and increase the oven temperature to 425 degrees F.
  • Continue roasting the chicken thighs until the sauce is starting to brown around the edges and the thighs are totally cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes more. Remove from the oven and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving. Delicious!

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



Sweet and Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts image

Brown sugar gives these grilled chicken breasts a glistening glaze and caramel-like sweetness, while mustard powder and cayenne add an earthy kick. If you don't want to bother making a mustard sauce for dipping, just serve these with dollops of good, strong Dijon mustard on the side. A crisp salad and some grilled corn completes the meal. And if you prefer dark meat, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs for maximum crowd appeal.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
4 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons minced fresh chives

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a small bowl, combine sugar, coriander, salt, mustard powder and cayenne. Place chicken breasts in a bowl and rub well with spice mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with olive oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. In a small bowl, whisk together mustard and chives. Whisk in 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Serve chicken with mustard for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 282, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 458 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHEF JOHN'S BROILED CHICKEN



Chef John's Broiled Chicken image

The next time rain ruins your dream of a grilled chicken dinner, I hope you fire up your broiler and give this easy, alternative method a try. Not only are you getting the same intense, direct heat, but you also have more control, since you can adjust how far the chicken is from the flame. I prefer the meat about 7 to 8 inches under the heating element, but feel free to adjust as needed. Garnish with freshly squeezed lemon juice and fresh oregano.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Whole Chicken Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 small onion, sliced
1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut in half, backbone removed
salt as needed

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Spread onion slices in a single layer on the bottom of a baking dish. Season chicken with salt. Place chicken halves, skin-side down, over onion rings.
  • Cook chicken in the preheated oven, turning every 7 minutes, until caramelized, no longer pink at the bone, and the juices run clear, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 105.8 mg, Fat 51.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 14.6 g, Sodium 83.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

BARBECUED CHICKEN



Barbecued Chicken image

Barbecued chicken isn't, really: It's grilled rather than smoke-roasted at low temperature. But it requires a similar attention to technique. You'll want to move the pieces around on the grill to keep them from burning, and flip them often as well. Cooking barbecued chicken benefits from a basting technique used by the chef and outdoor cooking maven Adam Perry Lang, who thins out his sauce with water, then paints it onto the meat he's cooking coat after coat, allowing it to reduce and intensify rather than seize up and burn.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, barbecues, main course

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup barbecue sauce (see recipe)
6 to 8 chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs) skin-on, bone-in, about 3 1/2 to 4 pounds
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Build a fire in your grill, leaving one side free of coals. When coals are covered with gray ash and the temperature is medium (you can hold your hand 5 inches above the coals for 5 to 7 seconds), you are ready to cook. (For a gas grill, turn one of the burners down to low or off, lower cover and heat for 15 minutes.)
  • Meanwhile, combine barbecue sauce with 1 cup water and stir to combine. Set aside.
  • Sprinkle the chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper, then put them on the grill directly over the coals and cook for about 15 minutes, turning once every 5 minutes or so, and brushing with the thinned barbecue sauce. When the chicken skin starts to crisp and darken, move the pieces to the cooler side of the grill and let them cook for 15 to 20 minutes more, or until a peek inside shows that the meat no longer has any red at the center.
  • Move the chicken back onto the hot side of the grill and baste with sauce again, turning the meat a few times. Remove to a warmed platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 534, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 785 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Always marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours. This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • If you are using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before using. This will help prevent them from burning.
  • Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat before cooking the chicken. This will help to sear the outside of the chicken and prevent it from drying out.
  • Cook the chicken for 8-12 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through. The internal temperature of the chicken should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and make it more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Sweet barbecue broiled or grilled chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful barbecue sauce and then cooked until it is tender and juicy. Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, or coleslaw.

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