Description
Extra-Juicy Grilled BBQ Chicken is the ultimate summer dish bursting with flavor and tenderness. This easy-to-follow recipe features marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, creating a smoky char and enhanced by a sweet, tangy barbecue sauce. Ideal for picnics, cookouts, or family gatherings, this dish guarantees juicy results that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and brown sugar. Add chicken breasts and coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (375°F or 190°C).
- Grill the chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes until marked.
- Flip and sauce: Turn chicken over, brush with BBQ sauce, and cook for another 6-8 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest and serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 85mg