Juicy BBQ Chicken Breast
Make juicy, budget-friendly grilled BBQ chicken breasts with just a few ingredients! Perfect for quick dinners, cookouts, and summer meals.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoon BBQ Seasoning Rub store-bought or homemade
- ½ teaspoon Salt optional, depending on your rub
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½-¾ cup BBQ Sauce (your favorite brand or homemade)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.4 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound with a mallet until they are an even thickness (about ½–¾ inch). This helps them cook evenly.
- Drizzle the chicken with olive oil and rub it in on both sides.1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- Sprinkle with BBQ seasoning, salt (if needed), and black pepper.2 Tablespoon BBQ Seasoning Rub, ½ teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Heat your grill to high heat (around 400°F). Lightly oil the grates or spray with non-stick grill spray.
- Place the chicken on the grill. Cover and grill for 6–7 minutes. Flip and grill for another 6–7 minutes on the other side.
- During the last 5 minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with BBQ sauce. Flip and brush the other side. Grill for another couple of minutes, flipping and brushing one more time, until the sauce is caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 160°F.½-¾ cup BBQ Sauce
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest covered for 5 minutes before slicing or serving. (The chicken will keep cooking while it rests) Be sure the temperature is at 165 degrees before serving.
Notes
How to Store and Reheat Grilled BBQ Chicken
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven or microwave with extra BBQ sauce.
- Slice and use for salads, wraps, or meal prep bowls.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 25gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 72mgSodium: 1083mgPotassium: 552mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 309IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 3mg
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