Description
Mexican Barbecue Chicken is a flavorful dish that brings together juicy, tender chicken coated in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners, this recipe is easily customizable based on your pantry staples. Grill, bake, or pan-sear the chicken to perfection and serve it alongside vibrant sides for a meal that delights every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or oven to 400°F.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, chili powder, minced garlic, and lime juice.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill for 6-7 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F or bake for 25-30 minutes in a greased dish.
- Serve hot with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg