Description
This Homemade Barbecue Sauce Recipe provides a flavorful and easy way to uplift simple chicken breasts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Poultry rub or salt and pepper to taste
- 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
- Pound the chicken breasts to about ½ inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
- Liberally season both sides of the chicken with your favorite poultry rub or simply salt and pepper according to your taste.
- In a large skillet, heat the butter and olive oil together over medium-high heat until melted and shimmering.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on one side without moving them, then flip and cook another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the barbecue sauce, chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar to the same skillet. Whisk these ingredients together, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 5-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the BBQ sauce over them. Let them cook together for a few more minutes so the chicken absorbs the flavors and remains moist.
- Plate the chicken with generous spoonfuls of the BBQ sauce and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or casual meal.
- This recipe balances savory and sweet with a homemade touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg