Description
The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe is your go-to dish for juicy, flavorful chicken that everyone will love. With minimal ingredients and quick preparation, this recipe is perfect for family dinners or summer barbecues. Whether you choose to grill or bake, you’ll end up with tender chicken breasts coated in your favorite BBQ sauce. Just a few simple steps ensure mouthwatering results that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Enjoy the sweet and smoky flavors while keeping your meal healthy and satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, salt, and pepper, then rub the mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (375°F) or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the chicken on the grill for 6-8 minutes per side or bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, brush both sides with BBQ sauce.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Let it rest before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg