The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
190 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe
Description
This BBQ Chicken recipe uses boneless, skinless chicken breasts seasoned simply with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and brushed with extra virgin olive oil. Grilling over high heat ensures the chicken gets a good sear and grill marks, creating a flavorful crust. The chicken is basted several times with your favorite BBQ sauce near the end of cooking to develop layers of sticky, smoky glaze that complement the mild chicken meat. The internal temperature target is 160°F on the grill, with carryover heat bringing it to 165°F after resting. Resting under foil for 5 minutes helps the chicken remain moist when cut. Cooking times are adjusted by flipping and basting to achieve even cooking and a balanced BBQ coating.
While boneless, skinless breasts are called for, the technique can be adapted to other cuts like thighs with extended cooking times. The recipe includes oven cooking instructions as an alternative. The final dish showcases grilled BBQ chicken that’s straightforward to prepare with focused attention on seasoning, basting, and timing to deliver moist meat with a flavorful crust, ideal for outdoor grilling and casual meals.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless skinless
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt , to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (use your favorite)
Instructions
To Cook on the Grill (Recommended)
- Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat (450°F). Brush the cooking grates clean.
- Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip, and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat on the other side. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F internal temp (the temp will rise to 165°F as the chicken rests).
- Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.
To Cook in the Oven
- Preheat the oven to 450°F and drizzle each chicken breast with oil. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Brush the top side of the chicken with BBQ sauce, return to the oven and cook for 5-8 minutes longer, or until the sauce bubbles and begins to char and the internal temperature is 160°F and the juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest a few minutes for the internal temp to raise to 165°F and the juices to settle before serving.
Notes
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are recommended, but bone-in or dark meat cuts like thighs can be used with adjusted cooking times.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 190kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 498mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 501mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 114IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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