Best 8 Sweet Barbecue Broiled Or Grilled Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of sweet barbecue broiled or grilled chicken, a culinary delight that marries the smoky, charred goodness of grilled chicken with the lip-smacking sweetness of a delectable barbecue sauce. Whether you prefer the convenience of your indoor broiler or the outdoor allure of a backyard grill, this versatile dish promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With a variety of sweet barbecue sauce options available, from classic honey-based to tangy mustard-infused, you can customize this recipe to suit your unique preferences and create a dish that perfectly captures the essence of sweet, smoky perfection.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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 GLAZED BUTTERFLIED GRILLED CHICKEN



Sweet Glazed Butterflied Grilled Chicken image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 5- to 7-pound roaster chicken, butterflied
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Neutral oil, for oiling grill grates
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons grated onion
1/8 teaspoon allspice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp or finely minced
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Frank's RedHot

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Rest on the counter for 2 hours to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat a grill to 400 degrees F. Lightly oil the grill grates.
  • Grill the chicken over indirect heat, rotating occasionally, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 50 minutes.
  • For the glaze: While the chicken is grilling, melt the butter in a small pot. Add the onion, allspice, a pinch of salt and black pepper. Cook until the onion is tender, then add the garlic and cook until tender but not browned. Add the brown sugar, mustard, vinegar and hot sauce. Reduce about 5 minutes, then remove from the heat.
  • When the chicken is nearly cooked through, brush on the glaze. Cover the grill and continue to cook until the glaze begins to color and the chicken is done. Cover the chicken loosely with foil and rest for 15 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute. Then cut into sections and serve.

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 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 :

GRILLED BBQ CHICKEN



Grilled BBQ Chicken image

Nothing says summer like grilled BBQ chicken. Serve with grilled corn, you're pretty much tasting America.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     BBQ & Grilled Chicken

Time 4h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups sweet barbeque sauce
1 cup Italian salad dressing
4 (8 ounce) bone-in chicken legs with skin
hickory wood chips as needed

Steps:

  • Mix barbecue sauce and salad dressing together.
  • Put chicken legs in a large zip-top bag and pour sauce all over them. Squeeze out the excess air and seal the bag. Massage marinade into the chicken a bit, then refrigerate for 4 hours.
  • Remove chicken from the refrigerator; set bag on the counter and bring to room temperature, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-low heat and lightly oil the grate. Load a smoker box with wood chips and set on the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the bag and transfer to the preheated grill. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, then flip, basting both sides with the remaining marinade.
  • Continue to cook (with the lid closed and listening for flare-ups) until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken to a platter and tent with foil. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 876.8 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 188.4 mg, Fat 44.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 3249.2 mg

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SWEET CAROLINA BARBECUE SAUCE



Grilled Chicken With Sweet Carolina Barbecue Sauce image

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.

SPICY SWEET-AND-SOUR GRILLED CHICKEN



Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Grilled Chicken image

Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Chicken     Onion     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Vinegar     Hot Pepper     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Chile Pepper     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Sauce:
1 cup water
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons tomato paste (from a 6-ounce can)
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup distilled white vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup minced onion (about 1 medium)
1/3 cup minced serrano or jalapeño chiles with seeds
1/4 cup minced garlic (about 9 large cloves)
Chicken:
6 large chicken drumsticks (about 1 1/2 pounds)
6 large chicken thighs (about 2 pounds), trimmed of any excess fat and skin
Lime wedges for serving
Special Equipment
Instant-read thermometer

Steps:

  • Stir together water and tomato paste in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan until smooth, then stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring, then reduce heat and briskly simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce is reduced to 2 1/4 cups, 50 to 60 minutes. Stir frequently toward end of cooking to prevent sticking. Reserve 1 cup sauce for serving.
  • Prepare grill for indirect-heat grilling over medium-hot charcoal (medium-high heat for gas grills; see Grilling Procedure ).
  • Pat chicken dry (do not season with salt and pepper). Lightly oil grill rack and place chicken, skin side down, on area with no coals underneath (over turned-off burner if using gas). Grill, covered, turning once, until chicken registers 165°F, 22 to 25 minutes. (Chicken may appear pale; no cause for worry.)
  • Brush generously all over with some of sauce, then move chicken directly over coals (turned-on burners if using gas). Grill chicken, covered, turning and moving to area with no coals or heat underneath if flare-ups occur, until browned, 3 to 5 minutes more. (Add more charcoal during grilling if necessary to maintain heat.)
  • Serve chicken with reserved sauce.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for best results.
  • Make sure your chicken is cooked through: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) before serving.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality barbecue sauce: The sauce is what will give your chicken its flavor, so choose one that you enjoy.
  • Baste the chicken frequently: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Sweet barbecue broiled or grilled chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and juicy chicken dish that your whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try!

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