Grilled barbecue chicken breasts

BBQ Chicken

Grilled chicken breasts basted with barbecue sauce until sticky and charred.

Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
25 min
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
Calories
190 kcal

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the grill to high (450°F) and clean the grates.

  2. Drizzle the chicken with oil and rub with salt and pepper.

  3. Grill covered 5 to 6 minutes per side until it releases easily. Baste with sauce, flip, and cook 2 minutes per side.

  4. Cook until firm and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (165°F resting). Rest 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories
190 kcal
Protein
24g
Carbs
15g
Fat
3g
Fiber
1g

Tips

  • Brush sauce on at the end to avoid burning the sugar.
  • Use 6 to 9 oz breasts for even cooking.

Variations

  • Use bone-in thighs for more flavor.
  • Try a homemade BBQ sauce.

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