Description
Grilled BBQ chicken is a quintessential summer dish that combines smoky, tangy flavors with juicy tenderness. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for family gatherings or casual cookouts. With beautiful grill marks and a tantalizing glaze, it’s sure to impress your guests and create lasting memories. Whether enjoyed at a backyard barbecue or during cozy dinners indoors, this grilled chicken will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C) and brush grates with olive oil.
- In a bowl, combine olive oil, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lemon juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C), brushing with reserved marinade halfway through.
- For extra grill marks, sear each side on direct heat for an additional minute.
- Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg