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An extreme close-up shot of crispy, bite-sized honey BBQ chicken pieces, glistening with a sweet and sticky homemade sauce.
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Honey BBQ Chicken: The Ultimate Guide to a Sweet & Sticky Dinner

This Honey BBQ Chicken recipe is incredibly easy and versatile, offering baked, grilled, and slow cooker methods. The 5-ingredient homemade sauce creates a perfect sweet and sticky glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • 1 Oven-safe skillet
  • 1 Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the BBQ sauce, honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes, until lightly browned on all sides.
  4. Pour the honey BBQ sauce over the chicken in the skillet, tossing to coat every piece. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F) and the sauce has thickened and caramelized. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcalProtein: 34gFat: 12gFiber: 1g

Notes

Tip 1: For an extra caramelized glaze, switch the oven to broil for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking. Watch it closely to prevent burning.
Tip 2: This recipe works great with chicken wings as well, just adjust the baking time accordingly.
Tip 3: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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