Description
Succulent BBQ chicken breasts deliver a mouthwatering symphony of smoky and tangy flavors that dance across your palate. Perfectly grilled and brushed with homemade sauce, these chicken breasts promise a delicious meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Main Flavoring:
- 1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Seasoning and Preparation:
- Extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat grill to 450°F and thoroughly clean cooking grates for optimal performance.
- Massage chicken breasts with olive oil, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Generously season chicken with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Position chicken on hot grill and close lid, allowing 5-6 minutes of undisturbed cooking.
- Carefully turn chicken when it naturally releases from grill grates without sticking.
- Continue grilling for additional 4-5 minutes to develop golden exterior.
- Apply first layer of BBQ sauce, flipping chicken to create caramelized glaze.
- Rotate chicken to ensure even sauce distribution and consistent cooking.
- Monitor internal temperature, cooking until chicken reaches 160°F for perfect doneness.
- Remove from grill and tent loosely with aluminum foil, allowing 5 minutes resting time.
- Serve chicken with additional BBQ sauce on the side for extra flavor enhancement.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken breasts by pounding them to an even thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Marinate the chicken in a mixture of oil, acid (like lemon juice), and herbs for 30 minutes to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness accurately, avoiding overcooking that leads to tough, dry chicken.
- Experiment with different BBQ sauce varieties like spicy, honey, or smoky to create unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-23 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg