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Sliced BBQ chicken breast with pasta, cucumbers, and red onion, showing delicious serving suggestions.

Grilled BBQ Chicken

BBQ Grilled Chicken –Tender, smoky, and slathered in BBQ sauce, this easy grilled chicken is perfect for quick dinners or summer cookouts. Ready in just 35 minutes!

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless (skinless chicken breasts (about 1.6 lbs total))
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Fire up your grill to a toasty 450°F. Pop those 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts into a sturdy plastic, then give them a gentle pounding with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they’re nice and flat, about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick.
  2. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil over each chicken breast, making sure to cover every nook and cranny. Sprinkle 1/ teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 2 teaspoons of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika all over, giving it a nice rub. Let the chicken hang out until it reaches room temperature.
  3. Pop each chicken breast into the hot grill, preheated to a toasty 450°F, and let them cook for 6 minutes on each side. You’ll know they’re to flip when they slide around easily and don’t cling to the grates.
  4. After the first flip, give each chicken breast a generous brush with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce. Let them cook for another 2 minutes on each side, or until the chicken reaches internal temperature of 155-160°F.
  5. Take those delicious chicken breasts off the grill and let them relax under a cozy blanket of aluminum foil for about 5 minutes. As they rest, the heat will work its magic, bringing them to that safe and perfect 165°F. Enjoy!
  6. Get ready for your grilled BBQ chicken to be the talk of the party with its tender and juicy perfection!

Notes

 Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

NutrientAmount
Calories320 kcal
Total Fat12g
Saturated Fat3g
Cholesterol95mg
Sodium560mg
Total Carbohydrates14g
Dietary Fiber1g
Sugars11g
Protein35g
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American