Maple Bourbon BBQ Chicken
A summery, sticky sweet, savory and delicious BBQ chicken you can pack for lunch on a park bench or for a picnic with the family! A versatile and delicious smokey BBQ sauce included. Instructions for oven roasted and the grill.
Servings 4 people
Calories 365kcal
Ingredients
Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 oz. bourbon
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo, minced
- 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp onion powder optional
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder optional
- 1/4 tsp celery salt optional
- 1 Tbsp liquid smoke recommended but optional
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper or more, to taste, optional
Chicken
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce or other homemade or store bought
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Maple Bourbon BBQ Sauce
- Add all ingredients in a pot over medium high heat
- Simmer for 10 minutes at least to allow flavours to meld
BBQ Chicken in the Oven
- Preheat oven to 220C / 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper
- Baste with half a cup of BBQ sauce
- Bake for 18-22 minutes, basting every 10 minutes or as desired
BBQ Chicken on the Grill
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness
- Grease and heat grill to medium heat. Season, baste, and add chicken to grill
- Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, basting frequently as desired
- An inserted meat thermometer should read 165°F when done
Nutrition
Calories: 365kcal