This grillable barbecue chicken, which is seasoned with a sweet and smoky dry rub and basted in tangy BBQ Sauce, comes together quickly and easily to produce juicy, flavorful chicken breasts.
Everyone enjoys grilled barbecue chicken, which is a summertime staple. For the ideal summer meal, combine it with homemade baked beans and an instant pot potato salad, or follow the instructions for baked barbecue chicken to enjoy it all year long.
Although BBQ chicken is a tried-and-true recipe that is always a hit, it is also surprisingly simple to get wrong.
The secret to perfect BBQ chicken, whether it’s grilled or baked, is to NOT overcook the chicken—that will ensure your chicken is juicy and tender. I’ll show you exactly how to do this in the recipe, which also calls for a homemade barbecue sauce for the best flavor.
You will turn to this Grilled BBQ Chicken as your go-to summer dish, that much is certain.
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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts 🔗
Practical, easy grilled BBQ chicken breasts for the whole family or guests. BBQ sauce is just so good on everything and typically a pleaser for the whole family. Everyone has their own methods to obtaining great tasting BBQ chicken on the grill but I have found this method to be great tasting without overthinking. The key to BBQ chicken is not overcooking while still being able to maintain a little char on the outside. Some BBQ sauces contain more sugar which can cause the grill to flame so keep that in mind when grilling.
Prep: 60min
Ingredients:
- 1½ lbs chicken breasts (sliced in half to make thinner)
- 1 tsp sea salt
- ¾ cup Kinders organic mild BBQ sauce
Instruction:
- Pat dry chicken breasts with paper towel to remove any moisture.
- Slice chicken breasts down the middle. Not necessary but they cook much faster on the grill.
- Add the chicken breasts to a mixing bowl. Pour in the sea salt and BBQ sauce. Mix well making sure all the chicken is coated.
- Cover the bowl and place chicken in fridge for at least 1 hour but up to 6-8 hours to marinate.
- When you're ready to grill, remove the chicken from fridge and bring to room temperature for 30 minutes.
- Heat grill on medium high heat at 400-450°. Place chicken on grill and cook for 7 minutes on each side. Paste more bbq sauce on using a brush to your liking after flipping. Internal temperature should be 165°F degrees. Enjoy!
FAQ
How do you BBQ chicken breast without drying it out?
For the chicken breasts to absorb enough moisture to better withstand the heat of the grill without drying out, all it takes is 30 minutes in a simple brine solution of 1/4 cup kosher salt dissolved in 4 cups water.
Do you put BBQ sauce on chicken before grilling?
You want the chicken to slowly cook to perfection and then add the sauce during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. Most grillers will apply the sauce first and then continue to baste the chicken with sauce while it cooks. This is a common practice, but it can lead to burning your chicken.
How long do you BBQ chicken breast on BBQ?
To ensure that no heat escapes from your grill while your chicken is cooking, place your chicken breasts on the preheated grill and close the lid. Cook your chicken breast for 6–8 minutes on one side before flipping it over and cooking for another 6–8 minutes.