BBQ Chicken
Savor the smoky, tangy perfection of homemade BBQ Chicken with this easy yet flavorful recipe that’s destined to elevate your backyard grilling game! Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and fresh lemon juice, ensuring each bite is bursting with bold flavors. After soaking up the robust marinade, the chicken is grilled to juicy perfection and slathered in rich, caramelized BBQ sauce for a mouthwatering finish. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or summer cookouts. Serve hot off the grill with extra BBQ sauce on the side for a crowd-pleasing meal that pairs beautifully with grilled veggies or creamy coleslaw. Keywords: BBQ Chicken recipe, grilled chicken, homemade BBQ sauce, easy chicken dinner, summer BBQ recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breast
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
Begin by preparing the chicken marinade. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Squeeze the juice of the lemon into the mixture, and stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Place the chicken breasts in a shallow dish or a large zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking, and allow it to caramelize, turning occasionally and brushing both sides.
Remove the BBQ chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve hot with additional BBQ sauce on the side, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.7 g | 69% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.5 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 3188 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.0 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 225.3 g | 451% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 313 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 2556 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
