Ingredients
2 c. barbecue sauce
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. hot sauce
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts (or drumsticks)
Vegetable oil, for grill
Preparation
Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside 1/2 cup for basting.Step 2Add chicken to bowl and toss until coated.Step 3Heat grill to high. Oil grates and grill chicken, basting with reserved marinade, until charred, 8 minutes per side for breasts, and 10 to 12 minutes per side for drumsticks.
How long should I heat up the grill? When grilling, you want to get those grates ripping hot before starting to cook. To get gorgeous grill marks and avoid dried out food, preheat your grill (gas or charcoal) for 10 to 15 minutes. How long does chicken take to cook? It depends. For boneless skinless chicken breasts, you’re looking at 8 to 10 minutes per side. For drumsticks, it’ll be 10 to 15 minutes per side. This will allow for the chicken to get a bit of char and smokey flavor without overcooking it. What temperature does the chicken need to be before I pull it from the grill? According to USDA regulations, chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165ºF. Insert a thermometer at the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate reading (and if you’re grilling bone-in chicken, don’t hit the bones when taking the temperature). Do I really need to baste the chicken? Yes! The first layer is important, but brushing the chicken with more of the sauce during cooking will lead to more caramelization and more of the sauce’s flavor coating the chicken. Hungry for more? Check out our 30+ grilled chicken recipes. Our Sweet Chili Lime Grilled Chicken is a must-try. And, if you’ve made this recipe, let us know how you like it in the comments below.
