Description
Delicious, crowd-pleasing BBQ picnic recipes that are easy to make and perfect for any gathering this season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw for topping
- Pickles for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken thighs to the bowl and coat them thoroughly with the sauce mixture.
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the marinated chicken thighs for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
- Shred the chicken using two forks and mix with any remaining BBQ sauce.
- Serve the shredded BBQ chicken on hamburger buns topped with coleslaw and pickles.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- Feel free to add your favorite BBQ rub before marinating for extra flavor.
- This recipe can easily be doubled for larger gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 25