Description
Sizzling barbecue chicken with succotash brings summer’s sweetest flavors to your dinner table. Southern comfort blends grilled tender chicken and fresh corn-lima bean medley, creating a perfect plate you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 0.5 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Succotash Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1.5 cups frozen lima beans, thawed
- 1.5 cups frozen corn, thawed
- 0.25 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the grill or grill pan at medium heat (around 375°F) to ensure even cooking of the chicken.
- Coat chicken breasts with olive oil and generously season both surfaces with salt and pepper for enhanced flavor.
- Position chicken on the grill and cook for approximately 6-7 minutes per side, maintaining consistent heat.
- During the final 2-3 minutes of grilling, liberally brush chicken with barbecue sauce to create a caramelized exterior.
- Verify chicken is fully cooked by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- While chicken grills, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat for the succotash preparation.
- Sauté chopped onions for 2 minutes until they become translucent and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic and diced zucchini to the skillet, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes until zucchini softens slightly.
- Add cherry tomatoes, lima beans, and corn to the vegetable mixture, stirring occasionally for 5-6 minutes.
- Season the succotash with salt and pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Incorporate fresh basil at the last moment before removing the vegetable mixture from heat.
- Plate the barbecue-glazed chicken alongside the vibrant, warm succotash for a complete meal.
Notes
- Check chicken doneness by using a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F without overcooking, keeping the meat juicy and tender.
- Experiment with different barbecue sauce flavors like smoky chipotle, honey mustard, or spicy sriracha to customize the chicken’s taste profile.
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables for the succotash to enhance flavor and nutritional value, swapping ingredients based on market availability.
- For a gluten-free version, verify the barbecue sauce ingredients and use a certified gluten-free brand to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg