Quick Barbecued Chicken

Name: Quick Barbecued Chicken
Ingredients: 1 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dried minced onion; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional; Dash liquid smoke, optional; 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each); 1 tablespoon canola oil

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Dash liquid smoke, optional
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon canola oil

Directions

1

In a large saucepan, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, onion, celery seed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper flakes and liquid smoke if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir over low heat for 10 minutes or until thickened.
2

Meanwhile, rub chicken with oil and sprinkle with remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side.
3

Set aside 1/2 cup barbecue sauce for serving. Brush half of the remaining sauce over chicken. Grill, covered, 7-12 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning and basting occasionally with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.