Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast (2024)

If you are looking for The Best Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast then this recipe is for you. The chicken breast are seasoned with a dry rub and then put on the grill. The BBQ sauce that is added really pulls all the flavors together.

BBQ Chicken Breast is one of my all time favorite meats to grill. Grilled chicken can be eaten in many different ways. On top of salads, on rice, or as a main course.

This BBQ Chicken recipe is great for cookout with friends or a weeknight meal. We like to season the chicken with a simple BBQ dry rub and then baste it with barbeque sauce after it has cooked.

Why We Love This Recipe

This is the best BBQ chicken breast recipe. The chicken cooks tender on the grill with tons of flavor. Feel free to use bone-in chicken thighs or chicken tenders for a delicious variations.

We love that you only need a few spices and barbecue sauce to turn bland chicken into a delicious boneless chicken breast recipe. Add your favorite side dish recipe for a complete meal idea.

Ingredients

• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
• Garlic Powder
• Paprika
• Salt and Black Pepper
• BBQ Sauce

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How to Grill BBQ Chicken Breast

• Step 1 – Mix Seasoning Together – Stir together all the seasonings in a small bowl.
• Step 2 – Rub Dry Rub on Chicken – Then rub this seasoning mixture onto the chicken breasts and marinate.

• Step 3 – Prepare Grill for Grilling – Preheat the gas grill to 350 degrees F. Brush the grill grates with olive oil to prevent the chicken from sticking.
• Step 4 – Place Chicken on Grill – Once the grill at high heat, place the chicken on the grill, skin side down.
• Step 5 – Cook Chicken – Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side.

• Step 6 – Baste with BBQ Sauce – Brush the chicken with the BBQ sauce. Flip the chicken and brush the opposite side with the BBQ sauce has well. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Step 7 – Continue adding BBQ Sauce – Flip the chicken again, brush with more BBQ sauce and cook the opposite side for 3-4 more minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.

• Step 8 – Rest, Slice and Enjoy – Move the chicken to a breast, let the chicken sit for 5 minutes. We like to slice in bite size pieces so it is easy to serve.

How long to Grill Chicken Breast?

The cook times will vary based on the size of the chicken. Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked to the correct temperature.

When preparing your chicken for grilling, you want to make sure that each chicken breast about the same size. You may have need to filet you chicken or pound it to thin it out.

Expert Tips

• Hot Grill – Make sure your grill is hot. Cooking chicken on a hot grill helps to keep them juicy.
• Same Size Chicken – When preparing your chicken, make sure that they are all even thickness. This makes sure they are evenly cooked.
• Allow Chicken to rest – After chicken is done cooking, make sure you allow chicken to rest. This locks in the juices and the flavoring.

What to Serve with Grilled Chicken?

When we grill out, I try to make sides that I cook on the grill. There are so many options to serve with grilled chicken. Here are some of my favorites:

• Grilled Corn on the Cob
• Grilled Potatoes in Foil
• Easy Grilled Zucchini Spears
• Grilled Peach Cobbler Recipe
• Side Dishes for BBQ Chicken
• Grilled Tomatoes

Storing Suggestions

• Make ahead of time – You can season chicken with the dry run and place in the refrigerator up to 24 hours.
• Storing Leftovers – Store any leftover chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days.
• Using Leftovers – Use your leftover over chicken in Grilled Chicken Wrap Recipes, salads, or with some brown rice. Leftover of chicken make the perfect lunch the next day.

Frequently Asked Questions

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