Description
This flavorful BBQ grilled chicken recipe features juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a smoky, tangy homemade BBQ sauce. Perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners, it combines simple ingredients with a straightforward grilling method to deliver irresistible results that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 4-5 chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
BBQ Sauce
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the grill: Start by preheating your grill to medium-high heat. Make sure the grates are clean and properly greased to prevent sticking.
- Make the BBQ sauce: In a small bowl, combine ketchup, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, ground mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Brush each chicken breast with olive oil, then season generously with salt and pepper. This step helps lock in moisture and enhances flavor.
- Grill the chicken – Phase 1: Place the chicken breasts on the preheated grill. Cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until they easily lift off without sticking. Flip using tongs.
- Brush and reduce heat: After flipping, brush the top side of each chicken breast with one-third of the BBQ sauce. Reduce the grill heat to medium to allow caramelization without burning.
- Grill and brush – Phase 2: Grill for another 3 to 5 minutes, flip the chicken, and brush with another third of the BBQ sauce on the newly exposed side.
- Final flip and brush – Phase 3: Flip the chicken for the last time, brush with the remaining BBQ sauce, and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Notes
- Use a clean brush or spoon each time you apply BBQ sauce to avoid cross-contamination between raw and cooked chicken.
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally if you want to reduce grilling time; thinner cutlets cook faster.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes post-grilling to allow juices to redistribute for maximum flavor.
- Experiment with the BBQ sauce by adding honey for sweetness or cayenne pepper for heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
