Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts
Juicy grilled chicken breasts slathered in smoky BBQ sauce, perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Brush chicken with olive oil, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Place chicken on grill and cook for 6-7 minutes per side, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- During the last few minutes of grilling, brush BBQ sauce generously on both sides of the chicken.
- Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked.
- Marinate chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before grilling for extra flavor.
- Use indirect heat if BBQ sauce starts to burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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