Tasty & Low-Sodium: BBQ Sauce Recipe for Summer Grilling!

chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken is lower in fat; chicken thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can be lower in sugar; ketchup is a budget-friendly alternative.

Preheat the grill to 400°F and season with vegetable oil using a paper towel.

Marinate chicken and tofu in barbecue sauce and refrigerate before grilling.

Use a fork for handling raw chicken and tongs for cooked chicken to avoid cross-contamination.

Keep raw chicken at refrigerator temperature between 4° and 10° C when transporting.

Grill chicken for about 4-5 minutes on one side before flipping.

Flip the chicken and grill until cooked through, checking for clear juices.

Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken, ensuring it reaches 165°F.

Calibrate your meat thermometer by placing it in ice water and ensuring it reads 0°F.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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