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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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: BBQ grilled chicken, easy chicken BBQ, summer grilling recipes
Servings: 4
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
  • 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)
Nutrient Amount
Calories 320 kcal
Total Fat 12g
Saturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 95mg
Sodium 560mg
Total Carbohydrates 14g
Dietary Fiber 1g
Sugars 11g
Protein 35g