Best 6 Barbecued Chicken Breasts Recipes

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Summertime cookouts mean it's time to fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious barbecued chicken breasts. Barbecuing chicken breasts is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as the main course or as part of a larger meal. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make. Here are some tips and tricks to help you create the best-barbecued chicken breasts you've ever tasted.

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BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH SPICY PEACH GLAZE



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The perfect summer dish, this chicken is even better served cold the next day.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup peach preserves or jam
1 large clove garlic, minced (1 teaspoon)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts (about 5 pounds), split
4 ripe peaches, cut in half and pitted

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium hot. In a medium mixing bowl, combine preserves, garlic, olive oil, soy sauce, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper, and mix well to combine.
  • Sprinkle chicken breasts with additional salt and pepper, and place, skin side down, on the grill. Cook the chicken about 10 minutes on each side before brushing the upturned side with glaze. Continue cooking chicken for another 10 to 12 minutes, turning it every 3 to 5 minutes and brushing each upturned side with glaze every time, until the chicken is cooked through. Move chicken to the oven or a cooler part of grill if it gets too dark before it is cooked through.
  • Place peach halves on the grill, cut side down, and grill 2 minutes. Turn, and brush the tops with glaze. Grill 3 to 4 minutes more, until the peaches are soft and the cavities fill with juices. Transfer the cooked chicken and peaches to a serving platter.

BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS



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A handful of ingredients are all you need for this marinade that kicks up flavor without much fat. "There's a real zip to this chicken," promises Margaret Wilson of Hemet, California. "I like to make large batches of the marinade and freeze it so it's on hand when we're in the mood to grill chicken."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 cups chili sauce
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
2 garlic cloves, minced
6 bone-in chicken breast halves (9 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chili sauce, vinegar, horseradish and garlic. Pour 1 cup marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Prepare grill for indirect heat, using a drip pan. Lightly oil the grill rack. , Place chicken skin side down over drip pan and grill, covered, over indirect medium heat for 20-25 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 114mg cholesterol, Sodium 1031mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 42g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

OVEN BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This a lighter barbecued and crumb-coated fried chicken. It is crisp, flavorful and good, with a crunch topping

Provided by Miss V

Categories     High Protein

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar (dark brown sugar, packed)
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 garlic clove (crushed)
1 pinch black pepper
4 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless , about 6 oz. each)
1 tablespoon olive oil (this ingredient and the following ones are for the crumb topping.)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fine soft)
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh or pinch of dried thyme)
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Crumb Topping : combine the 8th,9th,10th,11th,and 12th ingredients to make the crumb topping.
  • Barbecue Sauce:
  • 1. combine the ketchup, chili sauce, brown sugar, vinegar and garlic in a small saucepan. Bring to boil over the medium low heat. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 5 minutes. remove from heat. add a grinding of black pepper.
  • 2. Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Place a sheet of heavy-duty alumiunum foil on a baking sheet and crimp the edges up slightly so the juices won't drip over.
  • 3. Coat the undersides of the chicken breasts lightly with the barbecue sauce. Place the breasts sauce side down, on the foil lined baking sheet. Coat the tops of the chicken breasts with the remaining barbecue sauce, dividing it evenly.
  • 4. meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium skillet Add the garlic and saute over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the crumbs, thyme and a pinch of salt and a grinding of black pepper. Saute the crumbs, stirring frequently, until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Spoon the crumbs evenly on top of the chicken breasts.
  • 5. Bake the Chicken for 15 minutes. Let stand until slightly cooled. Cut each breast into 1/2 inch slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.6, Fat 17.6, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 471.7, Carbohydrate 19.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 9.2, Protein 32.6

BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS



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This is not only quick and easy but great tasting as well. Had I not tasted this delicious grilled chicken I likely would never have chosen to make a barbecue sauce that had horseradish as one of the ingredients, but having tasted it I just had to have the recipe. Good friends share!

Provided by Gerry

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/4 cup ketchup
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 garlic clove (minced)
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Make Sauce: In a small saucepan combine ketchup, cider vinegar, horseradish, brown sugar, minced garlic, thyme and black pepper; whisk together to mix ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium/low heat. Cook about five minutes until thickened. Remove from heat.
  • Brush chicken breasts with sauce (both sides) and place in foil lined pan.
  • Broil or grill basting with remaining sauce until no longer pink in centre. Allow to stand five minutes before serving.

CITRUS BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Citrus Barbecued Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mommyoffour

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups barbecue sauce
1/3 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange peel, grated
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 lbs.)

Steps:

  • Mix barbecue sauce, orange juice, orange peel together.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup sauce mixture.
  • Pour remaining sauce mixture into shallow dish.
  • Add chicken to sauce mixture; turn to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to marinate.
  • Drain and discard marinate.
  • Place chicken on greased grill over medium coals.
  • Grill 12 to 15 minutes or until cooked through (160 degrees), turning and brushing with reserved sauce mixture halfway through grilling time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.8, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 586.2, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 28.5

CLASSIC BARBECUED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE MARINADE:
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon style mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 teaspoon granulated onion
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 chicken breast halves (with bone and skin), 10 to 12 ounces each

Steps:

  • TO MAKE THE MARINADE: In a medium bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a large, resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade. Press the air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade, place in a bowl, and refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours, turning occasionally. Remove the breasts from the bag and discard the marinade. Grill, bone side down, over Indirect Medium heat until the juices run clear and the meat is no longer pink at the bone, 30 to 40 minutes. For crispier skin, grill the breasts, skin side down, over Direct Medium heat during the last 5 minutes of grilling time. Serve warm.From Weber's Big Book of Grilling. Copyright © 2001 Weber-Stephen Products Co. All rights reserved. First published by Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco, California.

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Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the chicken easier to cook and will help prevent it from drying out.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken absorb the flavors of the marinade and make it more tender.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from burning and will ensure that it cooks evenly.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving: This will help the juices redistribute throughout the chicken and will make it more tender.

Conclusion:

Barbecued chicken breasts are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're grilling them in the backyard or cooking them in the oven, these chicken breasts are sure to be a hit. With a variety of marinades and rubs to choose from, you can easily customize this dish to suit your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give barbecued chicken breasts a try.

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