Description
4th of July BBQ Chicken is the ultimate summer dish, perfect for backyard celebrations. Grilled to juicy perfection, this chicken features a smoky, sweet, and tangy marinade that bursts with flavor. Its vibrant color and mouthwatering aroma make it an irresistible centerpiece for your Independence Day feast, ensuring friends and family will keep coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, and minced garlic until combined.
- Marinate the chicken: Coat chicken breasts in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (up to overnight for deeper flavor).
- Preheat grill: Heat grill to medium-high (375°F).
- Grill chicken: Remove chicken from marinade and discard leftover marinade. Grill each side for 6-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Serve: Let rest for a few minutes before slicing. Drizzle with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg