Stovetop Barbecue Chicken Recipe

Enjoy perfect BBQ chicken indoors with this quick and easy Stovetop Barbecue Chicken Recipe! This is an all-time reader favorite recipe, and I hope you love it too!

Did you grow up eating barbecue chicken? It wasn’t a regular dish at our house, but I remember having it at friend’s house when I was a kid. They cooked bone-in BBQ chicken on the grill, and it was a messy affair to eat it, so much so that they had a few wet washcloths available at the table. I think this is such a distinct memory to me because I hated getting messy as a kid just as much as I do now. Having to eat saucy chicken with my hands made a lasting impression I guess. How do you feel about eating messy foods?

This stovetop barbecue chicken recipe on the other hand isn’t messy to eat at all, and you can make it in a hurry without the need of a grill. That’s perfect for satisfying your BBQ craving during bad weather!

This recipe is written for two, but it is easy to scale. Using a lid speeds up the cooking process, which is especially great for busy cooks making weeknight dinners. The last time I made it, I used this recipe from Simply Scratch to make my own BBQ sauce because I realized I was out when it was time to cook. (OK, I butchered the recipe to use what I had on hand and reduce the sugar, but I’m sure it’s great as written.) You will love this juicy stovetop barbecue chicken whether you use store-bought or homemade sauce. Be sure to come back to let me know how you liked it!

Stovetop Barbecue Chicken

15 minutes is all it takes to make the best juicy barbecue chicken on your stovetop!

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Author: Andi Gleeson

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Servings	Prep Time
2	2 minutes

Cook Time

13 minutes

Servings Prep Time 2 2 minutes

Cook Time 13 minutes

Servings:

Units:USMetric

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Servings Prep Time 2 2 minutes Cook Time 13 minutes Servings Prep Time 2 2 minutes Cook Time 13 minutes Servings: Units:USMetric Votes: 107 Rating: 3.56 You: Rate this recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/4 tsp. onion powder
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• dash of cayenne pepper, optional
• 1/2 c. barbecue sauce

Instructions:

Mix olive oil, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl. Add raw chicken and coat evenly. Heat medium skillet (preferably iron) over medium-high heat and coat with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts in skillet, cover, and cook 5 minutes. Turn chicken, replace cover, and cook an additional 5 minutes. Remove cover and check chicken for doneness with probe thermometer or testing if juices run clear. When cooked completely, pour half of BBQ sauce over chicken. Turn chicken over, and pour remaining sauce over the other side. Cook 2-3 minutes more while using a spoon or basting brush to coat chicken with sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Stovetop Barbecue Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 209 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 6g

Cholesterol 43mg 14%

Sodium 1219mg 51%

Potassium 173mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 10g 3%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 3g

Protein 19g 38%

Vitamin A 15%

Vitamin C 12%

Calcium 5%

Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Please note: This nutritional information is only an estimate. It can vary based on ingredient brands and is not guaranteed to be completely accurate.

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Andi Gleeson is the author of The Weary Chef, a friendly recipe blog focusing on quick and easy dinner recipes. She is a mom of two wild little boys in Austin, TX. Her obsessions are Target shopping, glitter nail polish, and Mexican food.

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