grilled bbq chicken

Slathered in barbecue sauce, this grilled BBQ chicken is easy to season, grill and serve!

Grilled BBQ Chicken

chicken

olive oil

salt & pepper

barbecue sauce

Preheat grill to medium heat.

Season chicken with salt &amp; pepper to taste.

Cook chicken skin side down on an oiled grate for 15 minutes.

Turn over, baste with barbecue sauce. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes continuing to brush with sauce (breast should reach 165°F and thighs should reach 175°F).

Rest 5 minutes before serving.

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Grilled BBQ Chicken is a must have recipe for warm summer nights! Meaty chicken pieces are slathered in a tasty bbq sauce and grilled until tender and juicy with a deliciously crisp sticky skin!

Say hello to your newest go-to summer staple, the best Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe! This easy recipe utilizes a quick BBQ chicken marinade, a flavorful BBQ chicken dry rub, &amp; indirect grilling, yielding perfectly tender, juicy, &amp; flavorful BBQ chicken every time. The only grilled barbecue chicken recipe you'll need from now on!

Grilled BBQ Chicken (Barbecue Chicken Recipe)

kosher salt, to season

Burman’s BBQ sauce of choice (found at ALDI)

beer of choice (see Recipe Notes)

salt

brown sugar

chili powder

cumin

garlic powder

mustard powder

onion powder

smoked paprika

black pepper

cayenne pepper

Chicken

If you&#8217;d like to make BBQ chicken without the skin, tear the skin off of each chicken thigh. If you&#8217;d like to make skin-on BBQ chicken, simply trim off any excess skin or fat.

Dry rub: 

Add all listed ingredients to a small bowl or jar. Stir to combine. Set aside, or store on your spice rack in an airtight container for up to 2 months. 

PREP:

Brine the chicken: 

Add the beer (or buttermilk) to a large bowl or ziptop bag. Add in the kosher salt and stir to combine. Add the chicken, submerging all the parts in the beer mixture. Set aside to brine for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 days. If brining longer than 1 hour, be sure to store the chicken in the brine in an airtight container or ziptop bag in the refrigerator. If I have the time, I usually try to brine for at least 12 hours. 

Preheat the grill

Prepare your grill for indirect cooking, creating a zone of direct high heat &amp; a second zone of indirect heat. If using a gas grill, begin preheating at least 15 minutes before grilling. If using charcoal, light the charcoal at least 30 minutes prior to grilling. (To learn more about zone grilling, be sure to check out this post.)

Season the chicken: 

Once the grill is hot, remove the chicken from the brine, patting off any excess moisture with a paper towel. Season generously with salt &amp; the BBQ chicken dry rub. If using skin-on chicken, work your fingers under the skin to season both sides of the skin. 

Grill the barbecue chicken: 

Place the seasoned chicken on the indirect side of the grill (skin side up, if using skin-on chicken), as close to the fire as possible without being over the direct heat. Cook the chicken, rotating the pieces 180 degrees every 15 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 150 degrees F. Depending on the size of your chicken &amp; the temperature of your grill, this could take as little as 15 minutes or up to 40 minutes. 

Baste the chicken: 

Move the chicken over direct heat. If using skin-on pieces, flip the chicken so the skin-side is down. Use a pastry brush to baste the BBQ chicken with BBQ sauce &amp; cook for 2 minutes. Flip the chicken &amp; cook for 2 minutes more. If using skinless chicken, baste the second side with BBQ sauce; if using skin-on chicken, I suggest not applying BBQ sauce to the skin to keep it nice &amp; crispy. Repeat 2-3 times, until your chicken is as charred &amp; saucy as desired and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove from the grill and set aside to rest for 5-10 minutes. Carryover heat will cause the internal temperature to continue to rise as it rests. The chicken will be ready to serve once an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken (without hitting the bone) registers a temperature of 165 degrees F. 

Serve your grilled BBQ chicken

with extra BBQ sauce and your favorite summer side dishes. Enjoy!

Grilled BBQ Chicken:

So extremely delicious! I’m new to grilling and your instructions were super helpful. I was going to just make chicken breast but your pictures looked so good I went out and bought chicken thighs so I could get in on that crispy skin action! I will definitely be coming back and making this again this summer

The best grilled chicken. Thanks for this easy to follow recipe. So delicious.

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I'm a lvl 1 cook and this recipe lets me make fantastic BBQ chicken.

I knew i had to make these immediately when I saw this recipe! They are so good!

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Say hello to your newest go-to summer staple, the best Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe! Barbecue chicken is totally classic but surprisingly difficult to do the right way. This easy recipe utilizes a quick BBQ chicken marinade, a flavorful BBQ chicken dry rub & indirect grilling, yielding perfectly tender, juicy, & flavorful BBQ chicken every time. The only grilled barbecue chicken recipe you’ll need from now on!

The Very Best Grilled BBQ Chicken (Easy Barbecue Chicken)

Another great go-to recipe from PWWB. Easy and really tasty. Definitely recommend brining your chicken for the maximum time- I’ve done it the quicker way and while good, it was better with the longer brine time.

This was an absolute winner! Super juicy and flavorful, we tried some without the sauce and we're completely satisfied. Will definitely make this recipe again

This was by far the best bbq chicken we have ever made. We used the beer brine and some bone in thighs along with some boneless chicken breasts. Absolutely amazing and tender.  The rub was so tasty and we made a homemade bbq sauce. This recipe is a keeper!!! Thanks

This chicken was so tender and juicy! This will be my go-to for grilling.

This was an instant hit! Definitely the best BBQ chicken we’ve ever had. Thank you for sharing!

These Homemade BBQ Chicken Wraps are truly bursting with flavour. Served with a homemade tangy coleslaw, lunch has never looked so good!!

BBQ Chicken Wraps

Good Quality BBQ Sauce, or as needed (see notes) ()

Paprika

tsp Garlic Powder

Salt

tsp Cayenne Pepper

tsp Black Pepper

Carrot,

Red Cabbage, finely sliced

Cabbage,

White Onion, finely sliced (see notes) ()

tbsp Mayo (full fat)

tbsp Sour Cream

Dijon Mustard

tsp Apple Cider Vinegar

tsp Sugar, (see notes) ()

Salt & Black Pepper,

White Flour Tortilla Wraps

Butterfly slice your two breasts in half to make 4 even sized breasts. Coat in 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper &amp; cayenne pepper (or to preference) and a good drizzle of olive oil. Fry over medium-high heat for 3-4mins then flip and coat the top with BBQ sauce.

Fry for another few mins, then take off and place sauce-side-down on a chopping board. Brush with more BBQ sauce and leave to rest for 5mins. Slice into strips, ensuring you slice at an angle and against the grain.

Meanwhile, combine 4 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp dijon mustard, 2 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1/2 tsp sugar (or to taste) in a small bowl and taste for seasoning. Combine in a larger bowl with your carrot, onion &amp; cabbage and mix to combine.

Lay your wrap down, place a small hand of spinach (or greens of choice) in a strip between the centre and bottom of the wrap. Top with coleslaw, then chicken, then fold as it were a burrito (or just simply roll it up). Enjoy!

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These Homemade BBQ Chicken Wraps are truly bursting with flavour. Served with a homemade tangy coleslaw, lunch has never looked so good!

Seasoned with a sweet and smokey dry rub and basted in tangy BBQ Sauce, this recipe for Grilled BBQ Chicken produces juicy, flavorful barbecue chicken with ease.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast

olive oil (for brushing grill/grill pan)

brown sugar (light

chicken breasts (trimmed of any fat)

BBQ sauce (plus additional for serving.)

Preheat

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Lightly brush the grill with oil.

In a small mixing bowl combine 2 teaspoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.

Trim any fat or grizzle off 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, place them between two pieces of plastic wrap (or parchment paper) and gently pound until each chicken breast is ½-inch thick. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over each side of the chicken using your hands to really rub the blend into the chicken.

Grill

Place the seasoned chicken on the preheated grill. Cover and cook for 5 minutes without disturbing. Flip the chicken and cook for an additional 4 minutes.

Brush the top of the chicken with BBQ sauce, then flip and cook for 2 minutes. Brush the other side with BBQ sauce, flip again, and cook for 2 more minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 163-165°F (73-74°C).

Rest

Transfer the chicken to a clean plate and tent with foil. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes for the juices to redistribute. Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side if desired.

Excellent! Came out perfectly. My husband and I really enjoyed this. I will use this as my go-to for barbecue chicken, as there is nothing I would change. I followed this process with chicken wings, as well, and they turned out excellent. 10/10

This is a great recipe!  It was easy, quick and delicious!  The hints and tips for the cooking time per side, temperature and resting is very helpful for me…a self-taught cook.  I’m sharing this recipe with my family and friends!

Delicious recipe!  We've had it several times.  Love to use the chicken on barbecue chicken salads.  The rub gives the chicken an even better flavor than barbecue sauce by itself.  Definitely worth the extra couple of minutes to make the rub!  Thank you for a delicious recipe.

Out standing!!  Thank you so much for sharing!!

When you say to flip the chicken after 5 minutes etc, am I to re-cover the chicken breasts each time I flip it?

My mouth is watering just thinking about enjoying the leftovers!! Grilled chicken is the best &amp; the flavor is perfection!! Grilling is my favorite way to make chicken.

Okay I went with that advice.  Thank you.  

BTW, this chicken is delicious!!!  Thank you so much for another fantastic family recipe.

We eat a lot of chicken breasts around here and it was so nice to find a new recipe that everyone loved! Thanks so much for sharing.

This was everything a gourmet meal should be, and then some! Easy, hearty and delicious; definitely, a new family favorite recipe!

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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast is seasoned with a sweet and smokey dry rub and basted in tangy BBQ Sauce, creating the amazing grilled chicken.

Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts

This grilled BBQ chicken is simple to make tender chicken coated in sweet barbecue flavor that comes through in every bite!  You will be making this weekly after you see what a huge hit it is!

chicken breast

recipe Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce

BBQ sauce

prepare

Prepare my easy homemade BBQ sauce ahead of time!

reserve

Reserve ½ cup BBQ sauce for basting the chicken as it is grilling.

marinate

Place 1 pound chicken breast in a ziplock or airtight container. Pour the remaining homemade BBQ sauce over top of the chicken. Seal or close the container and marinate for at least one hour.

grill

Preheat the grill to medium heat. Place the marinated BBQ chicken in the center of the grill. Grill for 12 to 15 minutes.

baste

Baste the ½ cup of reserved BBQ sauce on the chicken as it is cooking.

flip

Flip the chicken over and finish grilling on the other side until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

I made your recipe at home very tasty. I will be sharing this recipe with my friends, Thanks For Sharing this amazing recipe

This 7-ingredient BBQ chicken marinade is easy to make &amp; results in moist, flavorful barbecue chicken every single time!

BBQ Chicken Marinade Recipe

chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)

Dijon mustard

light brown sugar

½ teaspoon smoked paprika

Tablespoon minced garlic

Place chicken breasts into a glass container with a lid or in a plastic bag inside another container (in case the bag leaks).

In a medium bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients - reserve ¼ cup of the marinade for brushing onto the chicken while grilling.

Pour the remaining marinade over the chicken and turn to coat the chicken.

Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours, or at room temperature for up to 1 hour.

Marinate chicken

Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade and sprinkle them with salt and pepper

Grill over medium heat for about 5 minutes on the first side, and 3-5 on the second side, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. (NOTE: grilling time with vary depending on the thickness of your chicken breasts).

Brush with remaining marinade during grilling.

Cover the chicken and let it rest for 5 minutes on a serving plate before cutting and serving.

Made the bbq chicken last night. It was delicious!    There’s leftovers so the family is  over  and we’re having your chicken pizza for lunch!     Awesome recipes!!

We made this tonight and it was DELICIOUS!!  Thank you for another awesome recipe !

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This 7-ingredient BBQ chicken marinade is easy to make & results in moist, flavorful barbecue chicken every single time!

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