Description
BBQ Chicken Breasts are the ultimate summer delight, perfect for family gatherings or casual weeknight dinners. This recipe features juicy, tender chicken marinated in a flavorful brine and slathered with smoky BBQ sauce. Easy to prepare, it ensures that every bite is bursting with flavor, making it an instant hit at your next cookout. Whether served with classic sides like coleslaw or integrated into wraps and salads, these BBQ Chicken Breasts are versatile enough for any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 4 cups cool water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt
Instructions
- Brine the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together water and sea salt until dissolved. Add chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat and brush the grates with olive oil.
- Season the Chicken: Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, coat with olive oil, and season generously with paprika.
- Grill the Chicken: Place on the grill; baste one side with BBQ sauce and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken, baste the other side, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about another 10 minutes). Remove from heat and let rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast (113g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg