The Ultimate Guide to Juicy BBQ Chicken: The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe
This simple BBQ chicken breast recipe is all about juicy, flavorful chicken with minimal effort. Whether you grill or bake it, the result is tender, smoky-sweet chicken every time. The key is a good BBQ sauce and proper cooking time to keep the chicken moist.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 12-15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat grill to 450°F (high heat) and clean the grates.
- Coat chicken with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 5-6 minutes on the first side (covered) until it releases easily.
- Flip and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
- Brush with BBQ sauce, flip, and cook 2 minutes per side until internal temp reaches 160°F.
- Rest for 5 minutes (temp will rise to 165°F). Serve with extra sauce.
Notes
- Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure perfect doneness (160°F before resting).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to lock in juices.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for 30 minutes before cooking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 190 kcal per serving
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 498mg
- Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 24g