Grilled Chicken with Cherry Dr Pepper BBQ Sauce
A succulent grilled chicken recipe glazed with a sweet and tangy Cherry Dr Pepper BBQ sauce, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Cherry Dr Pepper
- 1 cup ketchup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by rinsing and patting dry, then seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Make the Cherry Dr Pepper BBQ sauce by combining Cherry Dr Pepper, ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a saucepan over medium heat, then simmer.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, brushing sauce on both sides.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving with additional BBQ sauce.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add cayenne or hot sauce to the BBQ sauce. This recipe is versatile and can be made using a slow cooker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, Cherry Dr Pepper, summer recipes, comfort food