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Spicy Orange BBQ Chicken

A zesty, slightly spicy orange BBQ chicken recipe that marinates and grills up juicy, flavorful breasts.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 6 tbsp brown sugar
  • 6 tbsp BBQ sauce
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp red pepper flakes or to taste
  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

  • In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, brown sugar, BBQ sauce, chili powder, and red pepper flakes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is uniform.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a gallon-size resealable bag and pour the marinade over them, pressing out excess air and sealing the bag.
  • Refrigerate the sealed bag for 2 to 4 hours to marinate, turning the bag occasionally to coat the chicken.
  • Preheat your grill or a cast-iron grill pan to medium-high heat and oil the grate or pan lightly.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and let excess drip off; discard the used marinade.
  • Grill the chicken 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reads 165°F.
  • If desired, brush both sides of the chicken with additional BBQ sauce during the last minute of grilling, then remove from the heat and rest briefly before serving.

Equipment

  • Charcoal Chimney Starter
  • Grilling Tongs
  • Meat Thermometer
  • Cast Iron Grill Pan

Notes

  • Cook chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF.
  • Pound breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
  • To cook without a grill, pan-sear 3 to 4 minutes per side, then bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes.
  • Use your preferred BBQ sauce brands; several popular options are listed in the original notes.
  • Reduce red pepper flakes to suit your spice preference.
  • Any cut of chicken can be used; adjust cooking time for bone-in pieces.