Barbecue Sauce for Chicken
Transform your chicken into a smoky, tangy masterpiece with this irresistible homemade barbecue sauce! Featuring a rich blend of classic ingredients like ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, this easy BBQ sauce is elevated with the bold flavors of smoked paprika, honey, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. Perfectly balanced with a touch of sweetness and customizable heat, this versatile sauce comes together in just 15 minutes for the ultimate grilling companion. Whether you're basting it onto juicy grilled chicken or using it as a dipping sauce, this recipe is a must-have for barbecue lovers. Plus, with its simple pantry staples and quick preparation, it’s the perfect go-to for last-minute cookouts or weeknight dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, honey, and water over medium heat.
Stir the mixture until the brown sugar is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well to incorporate the spices.
If you prefer a spicy barbecue sauce, stir in the optional hot sauce at this stage.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.
Simmer the sauce for 8–10 minutes, allowing it to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the barbecue sauce cool for a few minutes.
Use immediately to brush onto grilled or baked chicken, or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2457 mg | 107% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.1 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
