BBQ Chickpeas (Stovetop or Roasted)
BBQ chickpeas are so easy to make that they only require a can of chickpeas and your favorite BBQ sauce. Roasting chickpeas in the oven yields crispy chickpeas, while cooking them on the stove-top yields softer chickpeas.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral oil
- 15 ounce can of chickpeas drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup sweet BBQ sauce see note #1
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
Stove Instructions
- Heat a medium or large skillet over medium heat. Drizzle with a thin layer of neutral oil. Once hot, add the chickpeas, BBQ sauce, and salt.
- Stir to coat the chickpeas in the sauce. Cook over medium heat, stirring every few minutes, until the sauce is reduced, about 8 to 10 minutes. The sauce should be very gently bubbling. Reduce the heat if it is bubbling too rapidly or burning. For crispier stovetop BBQ chickpeas, continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes over medium heat.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. In a bowl, toss the chickpeas with the oil and salt. Transfer to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast the chickpeas at 425F for 20 minutes, then remove from the oven. Drizzle the BBQ sauce directly onto the chickpeas, tossing with a spatula to coat.
- Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the sauce is concentrated and sticky. The goal is mostly crisp, slightly crunchy chickpeas. Remove from the oven and enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- BBQ sauce: This method works best with sweet BBQ sauce because the sugar caramelizes and creates a sticky sauce. I have not tested this recipe with vinegar-based BBQ sauces, but I would be curious to hear how it goes if you get the chance.
- Stovetop vs oven methods: The stovetop method yields soft and sticky chickpeas. The oven option yields crispier, dried-out chickpeas. For softer oven chickpeas, simply reduce the initial cook time to 10 minutes.
- Leftovers: Keep refrigerated in a closed container for 3 to 4 days. Reheat on the stovetop over medium heat. Note that oven-roasted chickpeas lose their crispness after refrigerating.
- For smoky BBQ chickpeas, add ¼ teaspoon of smoked paprika along with the BBQ sauce.
- For spicy chickpeas, add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper or ½ teaspoon of hot sauce along with the BBQ sauce. Or add both!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 625mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg
