Description
BBQ Chicken with Creamy Ranch Dip features a smoky and sweet chipotle honey marinade, making each bite of grilled chicken perfectly flavorful. Paired with a cool and creamy ranch dip, it’s a deliciously satisfying dish for any BBQ lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup honey
- 1/2 cup chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Ranch dip, for serving
Instructions
- In a blender, combine honey, chipotle peppers, ketchup, vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over them. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and grill for 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Serve BBQ chicken with creamy ranch dip on the side.
Notes
- For a milder flavor, use fewer chipotle peppers or substitute with sweet BBQ sauce.
- If you don’t have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet or bake it in the oven at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes.
- Adjust the thickness of the marinade by adding a little more honey or vinegar to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: BBQ chicken, chipotle honey chicken, grilled chicken, ranch dip, easy BBQ recipe