Sweet and Spicy Bbq Chicken
Fire up the grill and tantalize your taste buds with this Sweet and Spicy BBQ Chicken recipe, a perfect fusion of smoky, tangy, and bold flavors! Featuring juicy chicken thighs or drumsticks glazed with a homemade barbecue sauce crafted from brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, and a kick of sriracha, this dish strikes the ideal balance between sweetness and heat. Enhanced with aromatic smoked paprika and garlic powder, the sauce caramelizes beautifully on the grill, creating a sticky, flavorful glaze that’s irresistible. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this dish is ideal for backyard cookouts, weeknight dinners, or game-day spreads. Serve with extra sauce for dipping, and watch it become the star of your summer barbecue menu. Perfect for fans of spicy-sweet recipes, grilled chicken, and everything BBQ!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Sriracha or hot sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tbsp Butter (optional for brushing while grilling)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, honey, soy sauce, sriracha, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt to create the barbecue sauce.
Divide the sauce in half, setting one portion aside for basting and the other half for serving.
Pat the chicken thighs or drumsticks dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and rub to coat evenly.
Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken onto the grill. Cook for 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) when checked with a meat thermometer.
During the last 10 minutes of cooking, begin brushing the chicken with the reserved barbecue sauce, turning frequently to build up a sticky glaze.
Optional: Brush the chicken with melted butter in the final minute of grilling for added flavor and shine.
Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the sweet and spicy BBQ chicken with the remaining barbecue sauce on the side for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.8 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 794 mg | 264% | |
| Sodium | 5299 mg | 230% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.8 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.6 g | ||
| Protein | 186.9 g | 374% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 190 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 2336 mg | 50% | |
*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.
