Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
Juicy grilled chicken breasts coated in a smoky, tangy barbecue sauce with a delicious char. A quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or outdoor cookouts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for even cooking.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the seasoning mixture over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side.
- During the last few minutes, brush barbecue sauce over the chicken and allow it to caramelize.
- Flip and brush more sauce on the other side, cooking until fully done.
- Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with extra barbecue sauce if desired.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken in barbecue sauce for a few hours for deeper flavor.
- Use different barbecue sauces like honey, spicy, or smoky for variation.
- Add a dry rub with brown sugar and chili powder for extra depth.
- Let the chicken rest after grilling to retain juices.
- Reheat with extra sauce to keep the chicken moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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