Skillet BBQ Chicken

This moist chicken is laced with herbs, pan-seared until golden, and then simmered in a sweet and smoky BBQ sauce. Quick-and-easy, mildly spicy, and healthy too!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword barbecue, barbecue chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings

Calories 285kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/4 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts or chicken thighs
3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Chopped fresh parsley for serving optional

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season both sides of the chicken with the parsley, basil, salt, and black pepper.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on both sides.
Add the BBQ sauce and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees). Note that thicker chicken breasts and chicken thighs will take slightly longer to cook.
Top with parsley (if using) and serve.

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