Description
The Best BBQ Chicken Recipe is your go-to solution for a delicious, hassle-free meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re firing up the grill for a summer cookout or baking in the oven on a busy weeknight, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in your favorite BBQ sauce. With just five minutes of preparation and simple cooking techniques, you can impress family and friends with mouthwatering flavors that cater to all tastes. Customize the dish with your preferred BBQ sauce, and enjoy it in sandwiches, salads, or alongside classic sides. This recipe promises to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- extra virgin olive oil
- kosher salt (to taste)
- freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Drizzle olive oil over each breast and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Grill for 6-7 minutes per side or bake on a parchment-lined sheet for about 25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- During the last few minutes of cooking, brush BBQ sauce over the chicken and allow it to caramelize slightly.
- Let rest before slicing and serve hot with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 140mg