40 of the Best Barbecue Chicken Recipes

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40 of the Best Barbecue Chicken Recipes1/39 Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken 28 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Of all the recipes I make in my slow cooker, this Crock-Pot BBQ chicken is my most treasured. If you enjoy your BBQ sweet with a little spice, this will be your new favorite, too. —Yvonne McKim, Vancouver, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 179 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 392mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber),

13g protein

13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 1 starch, 1 fat. 2/39 Barbecued Strawberry Chicken 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When it’s time to impress family and friends, we serve barbecued chicken garnished with strawberries. It’s easier than anyone would ever guess. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 1/3 cup sauce: 495 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 829mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. 3/39 Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken 23 Reviews Test Kitchen

I make my version in the slow cooker

Approved Carolina-Style Vinegar BBQ Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I live in Georgia, but I appreciate the tangy, sweet and slightly spicy taste of Carolina vinegar chicken. I make my version in the slow cooker. After the tempting aroma fills the house, your family is sure to be at the dinner table on time! —Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without buns): 134 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 228mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber),

23g protein

23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat. 4/39 Baked Barbecue Chicken Breast 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Delicious Oven Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend made this saucy chicken for us when we had our first child. I pared down the recipe to make it lower in fat and calories. Now it’s a family favorite, and even the kids ask for this baked bbq chicken breast. —Marge Wagner, Roselle, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 324 calories, 10g fat (3g

Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch

saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 602mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 39g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1 starch. 5/39 Grilled Lemon Chicken 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Easy Grilled Lemon Chicken Recipe photo by Julia Hartbeck for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s one word to describe this grilled lemon chicken recipe: “Yum!” It’s so easy to prepare ahead of time, then fire up the grill when we get home from church on Sunday. Guests love the citrus flavor! —Heather Erb, Milton, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts:

Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 4 very lean meat, 2 fat

1 serving: 258 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 4 very lean meat, 2 fat. 6/39 Barbecued Picnic Chicken 21 Reviews Barbecued Picnic Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to serve this savory chicken at family picnics. Cooked on a covered grill, the poultry stays so tender and juicy. Everyone loves the zesty, slightly sweet homemade barbecue sauce—and it’s so easy to make. —Priscilla Weaver, Hagerstown,

They are great for any gathering

Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 296 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 25g protein. 7/39 8/39 Grilled Glazed Drummies 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grilled Glazed Drummies Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family prefers these mild-tasting chicken wings more than the traditional hot wings. They are great for any gathering. —Laura Mahaffey, Annapolis, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 141 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (3g sugars,

0 fiber), 11g protein

0 fiber), 11g protein. 9/39 Contest-Winning Barbecued Chicken 13 Reviews Contest Winner Contest-Winning Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When our neighborhood has a cookout, I always take along this chicken and watch it quickly disappear! My family loves this recipe because of the zesty seasoning blend and no-fuss barbecue sauce. —Linda Scott, Hahira, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 7 ounces cooked chicken (calculated without Liquid Smoke): 471 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 2062mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 1g fiber), 42g protein.

One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken

10/39 Tender Barbecued Chicken 4 Reviews Tender Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: After a long day at work, a slow-cooked meal is a great help. One of my family’s favorites is this moist slow-simmered chicken. For an appealing look, choose a darker brown barbecue sauce. —Jacqueline Blanton, Gaffney, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 ounces cooked chicken: 478 calories, 20g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 965mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 11/39 Glazed Chicken Wings 36 Reviews

12/39 Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner

Test Kitchen Approved Glazed Chicken Wings Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings about 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I received this easy wing recipe from a cousin on Vancouver Island during a visit there a few years ago. They’re an appealing appetizer, but also a favorite for Sunday lunch with rice and a salad. —Joan Airey, Rivers, Manitoba Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 86 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 380mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 12/39 Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner

When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them

Test Kitchen Approved Rhubarb-Apricot Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Springtime brings back memories of the rhubarb that grew beside my childhood home. When I found ruby red stalks in the store, I created this recipe for them. My family gives this a big thumbs up. —Laurie Hudson, Westville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 2 chicken drumsticks with 1/3 cup sauce: 469 calories, 19g fat (5g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 1801mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 39g protein. 13/39 Shredded Barbecue Chicken over Grits

There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits

11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grace Natoli Sheldon for Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: There’s nothing like juicy meat served over creamy grits. And the pumpkin in these grits makes them taste like a spicy, comforting bowl of fall flavors. Your family will come running to the table for this one. —Erin Renouf Mylroie, Santa Clara, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 718mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2-1/2 starch, 1

But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high

fat. 14/39 Bacon & Cheddar Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bacon & Cheddar Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cheese and bacon don’t usually come “light.” But this tasty recipe keeps the fat and calories low and flavor high. This family friendly chicken bacon recipe can easily be doubled to serve a larger group. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half : 435 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 973mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 41g protein.

15/39 Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Tea Barbecued Chicken Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Marinades sometimes use coffee or espresso, and that inspired me to try tea and apple juice to perk up this sauce. —Kelly Williams, Forked River, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 374 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 104mg cholesterol, 608mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 33g protein. 16/39 Tangy Barbecue Wings 20 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Tangy Barbecue Wings

The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours Servings 2 dozen wings (2 sections each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I took these slow-cooked wings to work, and they vanished before I even got a bite! The tangy sauce is lip-smacking good. —Sherry Pitzer, Troy, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 wing (2 sections): 178 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 458mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 10g protein. 17/39 Whiskey Pineapple Chicken 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 35 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

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