Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken- with a touch of caramelized sweetness, this takes your traditional barbecue sauce and elevates it to a whole new level.

Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken

The smell of summer to me is a few things, my favorite being BBQ. I always get a little jealous when our neighbors start up the grill at 9 pm at night, yes they still live like they are in college, although they aren’t. Anyway, just the smell of their selection of meats makes me salivate even writing this. Maybe it’s because they are all chefs at Whole Foods, so I am sure it is top-notch. But either way, I have almost invited myself over on more than one occasion.

Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken- with a touch of caramelized sweetness, this takes your traditional barbecue sauce and elevates it to a whole new level.
I also love watching my hubby stand by the grill… This is weird I know, but to me, it is very sexy. I remember the first time I thought this he had our oldest, Aiden, who was about 11 months at the time in a backpack carrier for kids. He put him in there and they started to grill. It was their “male bonding time”.

Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken- with a touch of caramelized sweetness, this takes your traditional barbecue sauce and elevates it to a whole new level.
Maybe it’s the memories I have throughout my life, but I sure love the smell of summer and the delicious BBQ that follows. Here is my favorite, and my kids’ favorite grilled BBQ chicken!
Enjoy! XOXO San

How do you make Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken?

  • Mix brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, water, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Place chicken in marinade. Cover and let the chicken marinate for at least 1 hour. I like to make it in the morning and let it sit all day in the fridge.

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill, remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill and cook 3-4 minutes, then using the leftover sauce baste the chicken, turn over the chicken and cook another 3-4 minutes. Repeat the process until the chicken is done, it takes my grill 20-25 minutes to cook the chicken thoroughly, and center of thickest part is cut (170°F). 

  • Remove from grill and serve or cover with foil and serve later.

Want to make this into a slow cooker recipe? Add chicken and marinade in a crockpot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Check out my other favorite barbecue recipes! Best Ever Sweet Barbecue Chicken, Slow Cooker Barbecue Chicken Taquitos and Sweet & Tangy Barbecue Meatballs.

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Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 390 kcal
Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken- with a touch of caramelized sweetness, this takes your traditional barbecue sauce and elevates it to a whole new level.
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Ingredients
 

  • 4 pounds chicken drumsticks or thighs I used bone-in but you can easily substitute for boneless-skinless, 3lbs. chicken thighs or 3 lbs. chicken breast
  • 1 cup brown Sugar
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 heaping cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed and diced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons ground mustard
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika you can use regular paprika too
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Mix brown sugar, ketchup, red wine vinegar, water, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard, paprika, kosher salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Place chicken in marinade. Cover and let chicken marinade for at least 1 hour. I like to make it in the morning and let it sit all day in the fridge.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill, remove chicken from marinade. Place chicken on grill over medium heat. Cover grill and cook 3-4 minutes, then using the left over sauce baste the chicken, turn over the chicken and cook another 3-4 minutes. Repeat the process until the chicken is done, it takes my grill 20-25 minutes to cook the chicken thoroughly, and center of thickest part is cut (170°F). 
  • Remove from grill and serve or cover with foil and serve later.
  • Want to make this into a slow cooker recipe? Add chicken and marinade in a crock pot and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours.

Notes

Total time does not include the time you let your chicken marinade.
Serving: 2drumsticksCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 27gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 606mgPotassium: 511mgSugar: 33gVitamin A: 655IUVitamin C: 1.9mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.7mg
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  4. That looks so delish! I plan to mix things up a bit on the grill this summer, and will have to try this recipe for sure! I don’t cook with ginger very often.

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    1. Why not give your husband an excuse to grill and you the break from cooking for a night? 🙂 I am excited for the family to try this dish out! Happy grilling! xo San

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  14. There is something about honey, ginger, and the taste of the grill that blend so nicely. Thanks so much for sharing.

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  17. This looks amazing…perfect for BBQ time.. thanks for sharing, we love chicken on the grill and ginger is a great item to add to your BBQ….

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  19. Looks so sticky-licious!! This will be a must try next bbq! I bet it would be yummy on wings too – have you tried it in the crockpot?

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    1. This barbecue chicken is a wonderful meal! I haven’t tried it in the crockpot, but that sounds like a good idea. Have fun making it! xo San

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    1. This dish work for any kind of setting! Summer is here, and what a perfect to dish to serve to all of your friends! Have fun making it! xo San

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  27. There’s nothing that beats the smell and taste of BBQ on a Summer evening! We’ve already grilled out several times and you really do miss that taste over the winter, that’s for sure. This recipe looks and sounds beyond delicious!

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  28. Your honey BBQ chicken looks heavenly! Three cheers for the Summer and BBQ season! Thanks for stopping by the Wonderful Wednesday Blog Hop. We are so glad you came! Blessings, Shari

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    1. Thanks for your comment! This dish is totally wonderful for the summer! You’re welcome too. I loved stopping by! xo San

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  29. I wish I wasn’t sorta scared of using my grill. I mean my husband is our grill master, and I am the stove one! These look so good!

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    1. Honey and ginger is a yummy combination, and makes a dish wonderful! Have fun making it this summer! xo San

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  36. Thanks so much for posting this – pinning right away –
    I took chicken out of the freezer tonight – talk about timing lol!
    Hopping over from BLOOM
    xox

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  38. Oh my, San. This dish sounds SPECTACULAR and the perfect kind of recipe for a summertime get together. I’m all about lighting the grill this summer, and I’m pinning this recipe for future inspiration because you can’t go wrong with this sweet chicken!

    Also, this was one of my favorite recipes from last week’s That’s Fresh Friday Link-Up! Sharing it on my blog tonight, and hoping you’ll come share another gorgeous dish. Keep up the great work!

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