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Quick BBQ Chicken

This Quick BBQ Chicken is an easy and tasty main dish that cooks up in under 30 minutes and can be paired with any number of sides. Perfect for weeknights!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 ¼ lb. each
Calories: 1958 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp smoked paprika $0.10
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.03
  • 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken* $4.63
  • 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce $0.11

Instructions

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  1. If using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness to ensure quick and even cooking. To pound the breast, place them on a cutting board and cover with a piece of plastic wrap. Use a mallet or rolling pin to pound the thicker areas to an even ½ to ¾-inch thickness. There is no need to pound chicken thighs.
  2. Combine the smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Season both sides of the chicken pieces with the spice blend.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the seasoned chicken and cook on each side until well browned and cooked through (an internal temperature of 165ºF), about 5-7 minutes on each side.
  4. Turn the heat off and brush both sides of the chicken with BBQ sauce. Let the chicken rest five minutes before slicing and/or serving.

Notes

  • *You can use either chicken breast or thighs for this recipe. I used both in the step by step photos below, so you can see each type of chicken through the process.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25lb. chicken Calories 195.8kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 6.95g (2%) Protein 25.68g (51%) Fat 6.63g (10%) Sodium 419.55mg (17%) Fiber 0.4g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4¼ lb. each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1958

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25lb. chicken
Calories 195.8kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 6.95g 2%
Protein 25.68g 51%
Fat 6.63g 10%
Sodium 419.55mg 17%
Fiber 0.4g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.