Grilled Honey BBQ Chicken Recipe

If you're in the mood for BBQ but don't feel like going out, you can make an appetizing BBQ Chicken with honey at home using this easy recipe. These saucy BBQ chicken kabobs are delicious and the marinade is easy to make. It will keep the chicken sweet, tender, and tangy, with lots of flavors to satisfy everyone's taste buds.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 whole onion, diced
• 1 1/2 cups Texas-style Barbecue sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 3 tablespoons whole-grain Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of canola oil on medium. Once heated, add the garlic and onion. Cook until translucent; this will take around 3-4 minutes, stir every so often.
2. Add BBQ sauce, honey, mustard, soy sauce, pepper, and ginger. Then lower the heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes while stirring occasionally. Let it sit for 10 minutes to cool down before serving.
3. In a gallon-size Ziploc bag, combine the chicken pieces and half of the BBQ sauce mixture. Marinate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning the bag occasionally. Place the remaining BBQ sauce mixture in the refrigerator until it is time to use.
4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and dispose of the liquid.
5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Meanwhile, place the chicken onto skewers. Once the grill is hot, brush the skewers with the remaining canola oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Next, take your skewers and add them to the grill. Cook until the chicken breast is no longer pink in the middle and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take approximately 10-12 minutes. Once this occurs, brush some of the leftover BBQ sauce mixtures onto the chicken skewers and cook for 1-2 more minutes
7. Serve this dish immediately with the remaining BBQ sauce mixture.

How long do I need to Marinate The Chicken?
If you're in a hurry, marinate your bbq chicken for 30 to 60 minutes. However, for maximum flavor, it's best to marinate it overnight. This bbq chicken marinade is great because the chicken doesn't stick to the grill, which can be frustrating and wasteful.

Tips for the Best Grilled BBQ Chicken

• To make this honey BBQ chicken recipe quicker and ensure even cooking, use smaller-sized chicken breast tenders, also known as breast cutlets or medallions.
• When grilling large chicken breasts, often face the challenge of the outside getting too dark while the inside is still uncooked. However, this problem can be solved by using chicken tenders instead.
• Prefer to make grilled chicken on outdoor grill. However, you can also try using an indoor grill pan.
• Regardless of the grill type, the cook times should remain approximately the same.
• If you want more honey BBQ sauce to dip your grilled chicken tenders, you can make extra in a separate bowl and keep it in the fridge until you need it.
• For a quick and accurate way to check if your chicken is fully cooked, use an instant-read meat thermometer. Make sure to insert it into the thickest part of the chicken without touching the bone. If the temperature reads 165°F, your chicken is fully cooked.
• To have a satisfying summer meal, consider adding corn on the cob and fresh fruit or salad as sides to your grilled BBQ chicken.