Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken- with a touch of caramelized sweetness, this takes your traditional barbecue sauce and elevates it to a whole new level.
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.
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”.
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?
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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.
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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).
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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.
Don’t forget to pin this to your favorite Pinterest board to save for later!
Honey Ginger Barbecue Chicken
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
That sounds delicious. I might whip some up this weekend actually 🙂
Hope you can make it this weekend. Thanks for stopping by. xo San
Ginger makes everything better!
I agree with you 100%! Have fun making it! xo San
I love this recipe! It’s the perfect ratio of ingredients to give it a perfect flavor.
Thanks for you comment! I am glad you enjoyed! xo San
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.
It’s always fun to try something new! Enjoy! xo San
That looks so good! I definitely need to take the grill out this weekend.
Happy grilling! xo San
OMG, you inspired me to make these. Looks amazing. 🙂
Have fun making a delicious meal! xo San
Would this work on breasts too? Sounds amazing!
My husband loves to grill and to try new recipes. I know for a fact that he is going to LOVE this one. I want him to elevate that regular old barbecue sauce!! THX.
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
Oh my goodness, this sounds incredible!! I’ll be trying it soon!
Great! Have fun trying it out! xo San
That looks fantastic! I love the flavor ginger adds to foods.
And the ginger goes wonderfully with the honey! I can’t wait for you to try it out! xo San
I can not wait to try this recipe. My kids and I are going to love it. Thank you for sharing.
I am so excited for you to make this dish for your family! Have fun! xo San
I’ve fallen into a rut when making these, I need to try this recipe, I’m practically licking the screen!
I am excited for you to try this recipe! Happy grilling! xo San
Woah yummy! Going to try to make it 🙂
Great! Have fun making this dish! xo San
There is something about honey, ginger, and the taste of the grill that blend so nicely. Thanks so much for sharing.
You are SO right! All that flavor goes so well together! Have a great time making it! xo San
sounds good, sweet and savory!
I can’t wait for you to try it out! xo San
Now that looks like some tasty BBQ!
It’s perfect for summer! xo San
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….
I am excited for you to try it out! Have fun grill it this summer! xo San
I can almost smell this through your photos. What would you serve it with?
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?
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
Oh my, that looks delicious!! I will definitely be trying this bar-b-que chicken recipe! We grill out alot!!
Awesome! I can’t wait for you to try it out! Enjoy! xo San
This looks really delicious. I have to admit it has been a long time since I have done Barbecued Chicken I appreciate the reminder and can’t wait to try your recipe. Beautiful image also 🙂
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe out! xo San
Oh gosh, oh gosh oh gosh. Those would make such a perfect party food. I’d also like them just for me!
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
These look so good. If only they could pop out of the page..hehe
Hehehe. Making this dish is worth it! xo San
A winner!
Thanks girl! I am glad you like them! xo San
These looks great! I can practically taste them in my mouth. lol. I’ll have to give them a try.
🙂 You should try them. The flavor is great! xo San