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The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe

The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe

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5 from 29 reviews
  • Author: Gabriel
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

This Best BBQ Chicken Recipe features juicy, tender boneless skinless chicken breasts grilled or baked to perfection and generously coated with your favorite tangy BBQ sauce. It’s a simple yet flavorful meal perfect for quick weeknights or summer cookouts, delivering a smoky, sweet, and savory taste that everyone loves.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

BBQ Sauce

  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite brand or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the grill or oven: For grilling, preheat the grill to high heat (450°F) and brush the grates clean. For oven cooking, preheat the oven to 450°F and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Season the chicken: Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub it all over. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the flavor.
  3. Grill the chicken: Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill and cover. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the chicken easily releases from the grates. Flip the breasts and cook for another 4-5 minutes. Baste with BBQ sauce, flip again, and cook 2 minutes on each side more, repeating until the chicken is firm, opaque, and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F; it will rest to 165°F.
  4. Oven cooking alternative: Place seasoned chicken on the prepared baking sheet, bake for 15 minutes. Brush BBQ sauce on top and return to the oven to cook 5-8 minutes longer until the sauce bubbles and chars slightly, and the chicken reaches 160°F internal temperature with clear juices.
  5. Rest the chicken: Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender chicken.
  6. Serve: Serve the BBQ chicken with additional BBQ sauce if desired. Enjoy with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Using a meat thermometer ensures the chicken is safely cooked to 165°F while remaining juicy.
  • Resting the chicken after cooking helps keep it tender and flavorful.
  • Feel free to customize the BBQ sauce to your preference, whether spicy, sweet, or smoky.
  • Both grilling and oven methods yield delicious results; choose based on your equipment and weather.
  • If grilling, clean and oil your grill grates ahead to prevent sticking.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling or Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, grilled chicken breasts, baked BBQ chicken, easy chicken recipe, summer BBQ, quick dinner

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