Description
Grilled BBQ chicken is the ultimate summer dish, combining juicy, tender chicken with a smoky, sweet barbecue sauce. Perfect for backyard gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your friends and family. With a vibrant presentation and the ability to customize with your favorite sauces, every bite captures the essence of summer fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Rinse chicken and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, honey, and smoked paprika to create a marinade.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375°F).
- Grill chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- In the last few minutes of cooking, baste with BBQ sauce and let it caramelize.
- Allow chicken to rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg