Best 11 Grilled Chicken With Salsa Barbecue Sauce Recipes

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Grilled chicken with salsa barbecue sauce is a flavorful and zesty dish that combines the smoky taste of grilled chicken with the tangy and spicy flavors of salsa and barbecue sauce. It is a perfect meal for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish will tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. Whether you are a seasoned griller or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will help you create a delicious and satisfying meal that everyone will enjoy.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA



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I know summer has arrived when I make this grilled chicken dish with all its fresh ingredients. The colorful salsa is bursting with zesty flavor. -Julie Simpson, North Aurora, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (3 cups salsa).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
TOMATO-PINEAPPLE SALSA:
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first eight ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 4 hours. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHILE-RUBBED GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving
Kosher salt
2 tomatoes, diced
3 tomatillos, husked, rinsed and diced
1/4 cup finely diced red onion

Steps:

  • Butterfly the chicken: Slice each breast almost in half horizontally (do not cut all the way through); open like a book so the chicken lies flat.
  • Combine the olive oil, garlic, ancho chile powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, chipotle chile powder, 1 teaspoon lime juice and 1 1/4 teaspoons salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.
  • Preheat a grill to medium. Meanwhile, make the salsa: Toss the tomatoes, tomatillos, red onion and the remaining 3 teaspoons lime juice in a bowl; season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Brush the grill grates with olive oil. Grill the chicken, turning once, until marked and just cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Top with the salsa and serve with the lime wedges.
  • Per serving: Calories 344; Fat 7 g (Saturated 1 g); Cholesterol 148 mg; Sodium 769 mg; Carbohydrate 7 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 60 g Photograph by Yunhee Kim

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calorie, Fat 7 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 148 milligrams, Sodium 769 milligrams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 60 grams

GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH GINGER SCALLION SAUCE



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Simple grilled chicken thighs are taken up a notch with an unexpected and flavorful sauce made from ginger and scallions. The sauce is so fresh and bright, you'll find yourself wanting to eat it with everything.

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup chopped scallions (from 1 to 2 bunches)
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 clove garlic, grated
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
5 to 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the scallion sauce: Add the scallions, vegetable oil, vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil and garlic to a small bowl and stir to combine. Add 2 tablespoons of the ginger scallion sauce to a large bowl and keep the rest refrigerated until ready to serve the chicken.
  • For the chicken thighs: To the bowl with the 2 tablespoons reserved ginger scallion sauce, add the oil, soy sauce, vinegar and sambal oelek. Whisk to combine, then add the chicken thighs. Stir to coat the chicken in the marinade. Let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken to a paper towel-lined baking sheet, smooth-side up. Sprinkle the smooth side with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Transfer the chicken to the heated grill pan, seasoning-side down. Sprinkle the underside with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Grill for 10 minutes, rotating the chicken once. Flip the chicken and cook until it is 165 degrees F all the way through and has nice grill marks, an additional 7 to 10 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate.
  • Serve the chicken with the remaining ginger scallion sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH GAZPACHO SALSA



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Categories     Blender     Chicken     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Cucumber     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil plus additional for brushing the chicken
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
Tabasco to taste
1 slice of homemade-type white bread, torn into pieces
2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped fine
1/2 cup finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/3 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh coriander or parsley leaves, or to taste
1 whole boneless chicken breast with skin (about 1 pound), halved

Steps:

  • In a blender blend together the garlic paste, the vinegar, 2 tablespoons of the oil, the water, the cumin, the Tabasco, the bread, half the tomatoes, and salt and pepper to taste until the mixture is smooth, transfer the mixture to a bowl, and stir in the remaining tomatoes, the cucumber, the bell pepper, the onion, and the coriander or parsley.
  • Brush the chicken with the additional oil, season it with salt and pepper, and grill it on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals, or in a hot well-seasoned ridged grill pan, covered, over moderately high heat, for 5 minutes on each side, or until it is cooked through. Cut the chicken on the diagonal into 1/4-inch-thick slices and serve it with the salsa.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH DIY BARBECUE SAUCE



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Mix up your weekend barbecue with these American, Asian and Mexican-inspired barbecue sauces.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 finely chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Chopped cilantro, if desired
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Sesame seed and chopped green onions, if desired
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon liquid smoke
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, stir ingredients for desired barbecue sauce(s) until well blended.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, spoon 1/2 cup desired flavor barbecue sauce for brushing chicken. Reserve remaining barbecue sauce for serving with chicken breasts.
  • Brush oil on both sides of chicken breasts. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken, cook 5 to 7 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Brush both sides of chicken breast with barbecue sauce during last few minutes of grilling. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 1, ServingSize 1 Serving, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SALSA BARBECUE SAUCE



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My brother-in-law helped develop this great way to fix grilled chicken.

Provided by Beverly Auguadro

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup salsa
3 limes, juiced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup orange juice
¼ cup cider vinegar
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup corn syrup
1 tablespoon dried oregano
¼ cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro, for garnish
1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken, cut into parts

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine salsa, lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, orange juice, vinegar, brown sugar, corn syrup, oregano, and oil. Simmer over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove sauce from heat, and add cilantro.
  • Use sauce to baste chicken during the last 20 minutes of grilling, reserving about 1/2 cup of the sauce to baste the cooked pieces just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 887.9 calories, Carbohydrate 40.9 g, Cholesterol 212.8 mg, Fat 56.8 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 54.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 635.4 mg, Sugar 18 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH FRESH STRAWBERRY SALSA



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This is a wonderful grilled chicken recipe that is served with a spicy strawberry salsa. A great go to dish for fresh strawberries when in season!

Provided by sliceofsouthern

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 serrano chile, seeded and minced
⅓ cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breast halves with a meat mallet until 1/2 inch thick. Season with salt and pepper and place into a resealable plastic bag or small baking dish. Whisk together 1 serrano chile, garlic, chili powder, and 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar in a small bowl. Whisk in the olive oil until incorporated, then pour the marinade over the chicken breasts, squeeze out excess air, and seal. Place into the refrigerator, and marinate for 2 to 3 hours.
  • While the chicken marinates, toss the strawberries with the mint and sugar in a bowl. Cover, and refrigerate 1 hour, then fold in the remaining serrano chile, red onion, and 2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let the salsa stand at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade. Cook the chicken on the grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with the strawberry salsa and a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 103.2 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 104.4 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

GRILLED WHOLE CHICKEN WITH BARBECUE SAUCE



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For this all-American classic, use a great homemade sauce and slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 whole chicken (4 to 4 1/2 pounds)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/2 cup Classic Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Set up grill for indirect grilling. Rinse chicken inside and out and dry thoroughly. Generously season inside and out with coarse salt and ground pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates.
  • Place chicken, breast side up, on opposite side of grill from heat. Cover and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of a thigh (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, about 1 1/2 hours, rotating halfway through cooking (if using a charcoal grill, add a couple of handfuls of charcoal every half hour to maintain heat).
  • About 15 minutes before chicken is done, brush with 1/2 cup barbecue sauce. Let chicken rest 20 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 594 g, Fat 34 g, Protein 67 g

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH BBQ SAUCE



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For this all-American classic that's great for lunch or dinner, use a great homemade sauce and pick your method: Slow-cook a whole bird for the juiciest results or grill smaller pieces for a fast meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 chicken breast halves
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/3 cup Classic Barbecue Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat grill to medium-high. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Clean and lightly oil hot grates. Place chicken on grill (if using skin-on chicken, place skin side down on grill).
  • Grill chicken, without turning, 6 to 10 minutes for boneless chicken and 10 to 14 minutes for bone-in. Flip and grill until cooked through, or a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of meat (avoiding bone) registers 160 degrees, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • About 1 minute before chicken is done, brush with barbecue sauce.

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SWEET CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



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This makes the best barbecue chicken on the planet. The extra effort of making the marinade is a definite payoff. The sweet mustard glaze gives the grilled chicken a wonderful crisp coating. The chicken does need to marinate overnight so plan ahead. This mustard sauce is also fantastic on pork chops. MAKE AHEAD: The sauce can be safely stored in a lidded jar in the refrigerator for a month. WINE: The sweet barbecue sauce mate well with a full-bodied, fruity grenache such as Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Lirac Blanc 2004 or an off dry fruity Reisling such as the very easy to drink 2002 Reisling - Domaine Fernand Engel.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3/4 cup unsulphured molasses
1/2 cup pure olive oil
1/2 cup ruby port or 1/2 cup marsala
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons soy sauce or 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 shallot, minced
1 green onion, chopped
3 lbs chicken breasts, thighs, quarters, drumsticks, bone in (your family's favorite)
2 cups yellow mustard
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup strong brewed coffee
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon unsulphured molasses
1 tablespoon liquid smoke (optional)
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine all of the sauce ingredients and bring to a simmer. Stir well and remove from heat. Let cool to room temperature, then pour into a glass jar with lid and refrigerate.
  • In a large bowl or extra large ziplock, add the first 9 ingredients and mix well. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then, add the chicken pieces and turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight.
  • Light your grill or preheat broiler.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange the pieces on a baking sheet/s.
  • Brush the chicken pieces with the Barbecue Sauce and grill over a medium-hot fire or broil 12 inches from the heat, turning often and rotating, until cooked through and nicely glazed, 8 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot or at room temperature.

GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH CORN SALSA



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Provided by Robert McGrath

Categories     Chicken     Herb     Low Fat     Quick & Easy     Backyard BBQ     Corn     Bell Pepper     Spring     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Healthy     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Number Of Ingredients 14

Salsa
1 1/4 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeño chili
Chicken
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons chopped seeded jalapeño chili
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

  • For Salsa:
  • Combine all ingredients in bowl. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • For Chicken:
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 4 hours.
  • Preheat barbecue (medium-high heat) or preheat broiler. Drain chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Grill or broil chicken until just cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Cut chicken into thin diagonal slices. Arrange chicken on plates. Top with salsa and serve.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. If you're using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • To make the salsa barbecue sauce, simply combine your favorite salsa with your favorite barbecue sauce. You can use store-bought or homemade salsa and barbecue sauce, or you can make your own using the recipes in the article.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Just be sure to preheat the grill pan before adding the chicken.
  • Serve the grilled chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or salad. You can also top the chicken with additional salsa barbecue sauce, sour cream, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Grilled chicken with salsa barbecue sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for a summer cookout or a weeknight dinner. The chicken is juicy and flavorful, and the salsa barbecue sauce adds a tangy and smoky flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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