Description
This Homemade Barbecue Sauce recipe pairs tender, juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful, tangy BBQ pan sauce. The chicken is pan-seared to perfection and then simmered in a rich sauce made from barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar, creating a deliciously saucy entree perfect for a family dinner or casual get-together.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Seasoning
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Poultry rub or salt and pepper to taste
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½ inch thickness to ensure they cook evenly.
- Season the chicken: Season both sides of the chicken liberally with your favorite poultry rub or with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Heat fats in skillet: Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the butter together with the olive oil until hot and shimmering.
- Cook the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on one side without moving them. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Make the BBQ pan sauce: To the same skillet, add barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Whisk together, scraping up any browned bits from the pan bottom. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 to 10 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
- Coat the chicken with sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the BBQ sauce over them. Continue cooking for a few minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors and is well coated with the sauce.
- Serve: Plate the chicken and drizzle with extra pan sauce. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful homemade BBQ chicken dish.
Notes
- For a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce to the BBQ pan sauce.
- If preferred, you can use homemade barbecue sauce instead of store-bought for a personalized flavor.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- This recipe pairs well with sides like coleslaw, corn on the cob, or baked potatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
