Best 9 Easy Sweet N Spicy Bbq Chicken Recipes

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If you are looking for a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for "easy sweet n spicy bbq chicken", then you have come to the right place. This article will provide you with step-by-step instructions and tips to make sure your dish turns out mouthwatering. Whether you prefer grilled, baked, or pan-fried chicken, you will find a recipe that suits your taste and cooking method. Our recipes use simple pantry staples and affordable ingredients, ensuring you can whip up this tasty dish without breaking the bank. So, get ready to tantalize your taste buds because we're about to embark on a culinary journey that will make your taste buds sing!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

EASY SWEET-N-SPICY BBQ CHICKEN



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Sweet from applesauce, spicy from bottled BBQ sauce, and easy from only 4 ingredients, this dish is perfect for a busy weeknight family meal. Serve alone or over rice, potatoes, or pasta.

Provided by Paula T

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Pan-Fried

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 onion, halved and sliced into rings
¾ cup barbeque sauce
¾ cup applesauce (such as Mott's® Original)

Steps:

  • Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken and onion in the hot skillet until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the onions are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Pour BBQ sauce and applesauce over chicken and onions; stir to coat. Reduce heat to medium and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 575.6 mg, Sugar 19.2 g

SWEET AND SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN



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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 'N' SPICY BAKED CHICKEN



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My girlfriend and I are both college students so this quick and easy chicken recipe was an affordable and tasty hit at our table last night! Requiring just a few ingredients and low prep time makes this a great dish any day of the week. The homemade BBQ sauce goes great on pork and ribs too! Feel free to adjust the sweetness or spiciness to your pleasure.

Provided by Brendon Mock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 serving cooking spray
½ cup barbeque sauce (such as Sweet Baby Ray's®)
¼ cup honey
¼ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to an even thickness
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
  • Mix barbeque sauce, honey, brown sugar, and chile-garlic sauce together in a bowl until you have no clumps of brown sugar. Spoon about half the sauce into a separate bowl for serving.
  • Arrange chicken breast halves onto the prepared sheet. Brush sauce from one of the bowls onto breasts.
  • Bake chicken breasts in the preheated oven, brushing with sauce every 10 minutes, until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Season with pepper and serve with the reserved bowl of sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 571.8 mg, Sugar 38.9 g

SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN



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The honey balances out the spicy smokey flavor that gives makes this chicken taste like it was cooked on the grill and not in the oven.

Provided by David04

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
salt & pepper
2 lbs chicken leg quarters
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

  • Combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper together.
  • Rub the chicken with honey and then sprinkle with the spice mixture, being sure that the chicken is well-coated.
  • Place chicken into a covered container, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
  • Place chicken thighs on a baking tray.
  • Bake for about 45-55 minutes, ensuring the chicken is completely cooked.

SWEET 'N' SPICY BBQ SAUCE



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I owned a pizza shop for 10 years and developed this popular sweet and spicy sauce to serve with a stromboli steak sandwich. Everyone loved it. This spicy BBQ sauce recipe is also delicious on chicken and pork chops. -Dorothy Ross, Jackson, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups packed brown sugar
2 cups ketchup
1 cup water
1 cup cider vinegar
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup corn syrup
1 cup molasses
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon garlic pepper blend
1 tablespoon Liquid Smoke, optional
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon onion salt
1 teaspoon celery salt

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until the flavors are blended. Remove from the heat; cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SWEET 'N SPICY GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Make and share this Sweet 'n Spicy Grilled Chicken Breasts recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shawnajean

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon grill seasoning, recommended brand Montreal
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon sweet smoked paprika
3 tablespoons brown sugar
vegetable oil cooking spray or oil, for the grill
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat an indoor or outdoor grill to high.
  • In a large baggie, combine the grill seasoning, chili powder, paprika and brown sugar. Place the chicken breasts in the baggie and give them a good shimmy shake.
  • Spray or oil down your grill then place the chicken on it and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, until cooked through.

CHICKEN WITH SWEET AND SPICY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Categories     Chicken     Mustard     Onion     Poultry     Tomato     Bake     Fourth of July     Kid-Friendly     Vinegar     Fall     Tailgating     Family Reunion     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
1 cup cider vinegar
1 large onion, chopped
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 chickens, each cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • Combine first 8 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors. Season with pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange chicken in single layer in large baking pan. Brush with some sauce. Roast until cooked through, basting occasionally with sauce, about 1 hour. Serve hot or at room temperature.

SWEET AND SPICY BBQ CHICKEN



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Combine honey, pepper sauce and bottled barbecue sauce for Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken. This Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken is a great weeknight recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. honey
1-1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1 whole chicken (3 lb.), cut up

Steps:

  • Heat greased grill to medium heat.
  • Mix all ingredients except chicken.
  • Grill chicken 35 to 40 min. or until done (165ºF), turning occasionally and brushing with barbecue sauce mixture for the last 10 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 29 g

SPICY BBQ CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ginger, lemon, skinless chicken legs, salt, garam masala, water, all purpose flour, chili powder, garam masala, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper, milk, lemon, chili powder, BBQ sauce, Marinade, sugar, chili powder, lemon

Provided by Anmol Merban

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 piece ginger
1 lemon
8 skinless chicken legs
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garam masala
25 gal water
3 cups all purpose flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon salt and pepper
1 L milk
½ lemon
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup BBQ sauce
½ cup Marinade
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ lemon

Steps:

  • Add sliced ginger to a pot with lemon, chicken legs, garam masala, salt and water. Cook on high heat for 30 minutes
  • Remove chicken when fully cooked and place into marinade for 5 minutes.
  • Mix the breading ingredients together in a paper or plastic bag. Add the chicken legs one at a time and shake
  • Remove the chicken, place back into the marinade (briefly), and place back into bag and shake.
  • Heat 2 inches of sunflower oil on medium heat.
  • Fry chicken in batches at 5-7 minutes per side, flipping until brown on each side.
  • Transfer chicken onto a baking tray. The temperature of the chicken should be
  • Heat the BBQ glaze ingredients together, stirring, in a pan on high heat until it forms a sticky glaze.
  • Coat chicken legs with the glaze and broil for 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and shallots and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 814 calories, Carbohydrate 128 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 39 grams, Sugar 28 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are ideal for this recipe as they stay moist and flavorful during cooking.
  • Make sure the chicken is evenly coated in the marinade: This will help to ensure that the chicken is flavorful throughout.
  • Don't overcrowd the baking dish: If the chicken is too crowded, it will not cook evenly.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade during cooking: This will help to keep the chicken moist and prevent it from drying out.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

This easy sweet n' spicy BBQ chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for a weeknight meal, a casual gathering, or even a special occasion. The chicken is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. The BBQ sauce is tangy and smoky, and it pairs perfectly with the chicken. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!

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