Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast

This grilled BBQ chicken breast recipe delivers tender, juicy results with a rich homemade BBQ sauce. It turns out full of flavor every time. If a grill isn’t available, you can still make it on the stovetop or in the oven and get great results.

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Course: Dinner

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 25

Servings:

Calories: 249kcal

Author: Liora

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Olive oil or avocado oil
⅓ cup BBQ sauce homemade or store-bought, plus extra for serving

Instructions

Heat the grill to medium-high and make sure the grates are clean and lightly oiled. Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Place the chicken on the top rack of the grill when possible. This helps keep the meat juicy while still giving it a grilled flavor. Cook for about 5–6 minutes, or until grill marks appear and the chicken lifts easily from the grates.
Flip the chicken and cook for another 5–6 minutes on the other side.
Brush BBQ sauce over the chicken, then flip and add sauce to the other side. Continue cooking for another 3–4 minutes until fully cooked.
The chicken is ready when it feels firm and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F in the thickest part.
Remove the chicken from the grill and discard any sauce that touched raw chicken. Let it rest for a couple of minutes, then serve with fresh BBQ sauce on the side.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftover chicken in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat gently, adding a little sauce to keep it moist.

Alternative cooking methods:

On a grill pan:
Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil, then cook the seasoned chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side without moving it too much. Once cooked, brush with BBQ sauce and serve.
In the oven:
Bake the seasoned chicken at 375°F for about 20 minutes. Add BBQ sauce and continue baking for another 5–10 minutes until fully cooked and coated.

Please note that the nutritional values are provided by an online calculator and should be considered as an estimate.

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