Honey-Glazed Grilled BBQ Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-23 · Updated 2026-05-23

Juicy grilled chicken breasts brushed with a smoky BBQ sauce and finished with a sweet honey glaze for a balanced sweet-savory char. This American-inspired barbecue recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 (6 oz each) boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Rub this spice mixture evenly over 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts.
2. Step 2: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Grill the chicken breasts for 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
3. Step 3: During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush each chicken breast generously with 1 cup BBQ sauce, turning once to caramelize the sauce slightly.
4. Step 4: In the final minute, drizzle 1/4 cup honey over the chicken and let it glaze over the heat, creating a shiny, sticky finish.
5. Step 5: Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.