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Grilled ”Honey” BBQ Chicken

April 2, 2025

Grilled ”Honey” BBQ Chicken

How to Make Grilled ”Honey” BBQ Chicken

This recipe delivers all the sweet, smoky goodness of classic BBQ, but sweetened with a delicious homemade sauce bursting with savory spices and a touch of “honey” sweetness thanks to Splenda® Multi-Use Syrup. Enjoy the taste you love without the added sugar. Ready to sizzle? Try the recipe now and impress your taste buds (and health goals)!

Cooking notes:

  • To get moist and juicy chicken, try to turn it as few times as possible. Most importantly, do not to overcook!
  • Only apply BBQ sauce after chicken is partially cooked. Otherwise, the sauce could burn if cooked for too long.
  • Brush sauce liberally to get well-coated chicken breast.


15 min prep time


15 min cook time


6servings


1 chicken breast

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce, add all ingredients to a saucepan and stir together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes, until sauce becomes thickened. Pour into a bowl to use for brushing on the chicken while it is grilling. Reserve a few tablespoons to drizzle on chicken after it’s been cooked.

  2. For the chicken, prepare the grill by brushing grates clean, spraying with a grill-safe nonstick cooking spray (or brush them carefully with a little oil), and heat grill to 400-450°F.

  3. Place chicken on a platter and drizzle with olive oil, then sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper on both sides.

  4. Place each chicken breast on the hot grill, close the top and let cook for about 5 minutes, until they easily release from the grill grates. Then flip chicken, cooking about 5 more minutes on the other side. Brush chicken liberally with the BBQ sauce every couple of minutes. Flip chicken once again, brushing the opposite side with the sauce liberally as well.

  5. Cook until the chicken breasts register an internal temperature of 160°F (they will reach the appropriate 165°F during carry-over cooking time). Be sure not to overcook so you have tender, juicy chicken. Remove from grill, add to platter and cover with foil. Let chicken rest 5 minutes to redistribute juices. Serve with reserved BBQ sauce and enjoy.

Low Carb
Kid Friendly
Main Dish
Dinner
Lunch
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Nutrition facts

6 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 chicken breast


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    230

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    7g

    9%

    • Saturated Fat
      1.5g

      8%

  • Cholesterol
    125mg

    42%

  • Sodium
    500mg

    22%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    18g

    7%

    • Dietary Fiber
      0g

      0%
    • Total Sugars
      0g
    • Added Sugars
      0g

      0%

  • Protein
    38g

Ingredients

Splenda® Multi-Use Syrup (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1/4

no sugar added ketchup (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1/2 cup

Raw Apple Cider Vinegar (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 tsp

liquid smoke (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 tsp

smoked paprika (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 tsp

garlic (grated, for the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 clove

onion powder (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1 tsp

kosher or sea salt (For the “Honey” BBQ Sauce)
1/4

boneless, skinless chicken breasts (5-6 ounces each)
6 whole

olive oil
1 tbsp

Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp

black pepper (to taste)
1