Grilled BBQ Chicken
Grilled BBQ Chicken is your ticket to flavorful summer gatherings, offering juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of spices and slathered with your favorite barbecue sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or festive cookouts, promising mouthwatering results that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl or resealable bag, combine chicken, olive oil, garlic powder, and onion powder. Massage into the chicken and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (375°F).
- Grill Chicken: Place marinated chicken on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on one side until grill marks form.
- Add Sauce: Flip the chicken, brush with BBQ sauce, and cook for another 5-6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest & Serve: Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Customize spices or add honey for sweetness as desired. For an added smoky flavor, consider using wood chips on a gas grill. Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the oven at 350°F for the best texture.