Description
Smoky Apple BBQ Chicken is a delightful dish that pairs tender chicken with a sweet and tangy apple-infused sauce, perfect for gatherings and family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup 100% pure apple juice
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken in a mixture of apple juice, garlic powder, and smoked paprika for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, mustard powder, and cayenne pepper to create the BBQ sauce.
- 3. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat (375°F).
- 4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the grill or in a baking dish.
- 5. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6. Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with extra sauce.
Notes
- For additional flavor variations, consider substituting apple juice with peach nectar or honey with maple syrup.
- Adding sliced jalapeños can provide an exciting kick.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg