Simple Chicken Breast Recipes Bbq

We know what you’re thinking: grilled chicken breasts can verge on being the epitome of boring. If not prepared correctly, they can end up dried out or rubbery (no, thank you!) . But, when soaked in a super-quick, delicious marinade, you’re guaranteed an absolutely delicious main, perfect for serving with all your fave summer sides. Read on for all of our top tips on how to make juicy and flavorful grilled chicken breasts every time: 

The secret is all in the marinade. Our easy, simple marinade uses balsamic, olive oil, brown sugar, garlic, and dried herbs to give our chicken heaps of flavor, and ensure it stays juicy while cooking. We’d recommend marinating it for no longer than 12 hours. Technically (according to the USDA), you can keep raw chicken refrigerated for up to 2 days, but we don't recommend marinating for that long, since you’ll run the risk of getting mushy chicken.

Depending on the size of your chicken breasts, a two-zone (that means two temperature) fire is the way to go. If you have really small chicken breasts, you can get away with a medium-high heat, because by the time you have nice grill marks on both sides, the chicken will be cooked through as well. For larger chicken breasts, get your sear marks on both sides over high heat, then move them to a medium-low heat to finish cooking.

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According to the FDA, all chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°. We prefer our chicken breasts closer to 150°, because boneless skinless chicken breasts have basically no fat, so in order to maintain some juiciness we pull them a little early. Our chicken breasts were cooked through after around 6 minutes on either side, but the best way to check that your chicken has reached the optimal internal temperature is with a meat thermometer. 

As long as you give each side enough time, your chicken shouldn’t stick on the grill. But, if you’d like some extra assurance, follow our guide to make your grill essentially nonstick: 1) Turn the grill to high (if using gas) and close the lid. Let it preheat for about 10 minutes. 2) Dip a folded paper towel in a bit of oil, open the lid, and using tongs, quickly brush the grill grates with oil. Close the lid, keeping it on high heat for about 20 seconds. 3) Repeat this one more time until you are ready to cook the chicken. By oiling and heating the grill grate, you are essentially creating a nonstick surface. Pretty amazing, right?

Well, since you've already got the grill going, how about some grilled corn, grilled asparagus, and maybe a grilled pineapple sundae for dessert? (Can you tell we're excited for grilling season? 😅)

Best Grilled Bbq Chicken Breasts: Easy Summer Grilling Recipe

Lindsay Funston is the former Executive Editor at , where she managed all food, culture, video and social content. She had worn many hats at the brand over the years: traveling the country in pursuit of pickles, creating gravity-defying cheese pulls, and almost burning down the kitchen with marshmallow cupcakes.Need something quick and easy for dinner? Baked BBQ Chicken is a favorite recipe with just a couple of minutes of prep.

These chicken breasts come out juicy and tender with lots of flavor and are a great way to get dinner on the table fast! Serve them with a side of coleslaw, a fresh salad, some corn on the cob, and a big slice of garlic bread.

Chicken breasts, garlic, and barbecue sauce is all it takes, why not double up the recipe and freeze extra for last-minute salads?

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, coat the chicken with bbq sauce and place in a larger casserole dish (and it tends to have more juices). The chicken will need closer to 45 minutes.

SAUCE: Store-bought BBQ sauce & fresh garlic make this recipe super easy but if time allows, we love homemade bbq sauce. Choose BBQ, hickory, honey, sweet and sour.

This chicken is one of those recipes that’s really easy to change with a few additions to the BBQ sauce. Try any of the following.

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Keep leftover baked BBQ chicken in the refrigerator in a zippered bag or covered container for up to 5 days. Enjoy it cold or reheat it in the oven.

Freeze whole or sliced pieces in individual zippered bags with the date labeled on the outside for up to 4 weeks. Simply thaw in the refrigerator overnight and eat or reheat!

Baked BBQ Chicken Breasts are so easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients. Tender & juicy chicken smothered in bbq sauce turns out perfect every time!

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Any cut of chicken will do in this recipe including drumsticks, legs, and split chicken breasts. If using bone in chicken, marinate as directed and place in a larger casserole dish (and it tends to have more juices). The chicken will need closer to 45 minutes.

This chicken is also great shredded, stirred into the sauce and piled on hamburger buns (add a little chicken broth to the sauce if needed).

Calories: 254 | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 866 mg | Potassium: 590 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 24 g | Vitamin A: 194 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 32 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Best Grilled Chicken Recipe

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Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!Sometimes in cooking the simplest dishes are the hardest to get right, and grilled chicken is a perfect example. Because boneless chicken breasts are so lean, they often turn out dry, rubbery, and bland. Contrary to popular belief, marinating alone will not prevent grilled chicken from drying out; in fact, it’s often the marinade that causes the problem!

My technique and marinade ensure tender, juicy, and flavorful grilled chicken every time. You can serve the fillets on their own as a healthy main course (kids

How To Grill Chicken Breast (juicy And Tender)

Them), topped with cheese on a toasted bun, or, as I often do, sliced over a Caesar salad. Bonus: the recipe is quick and easy. You do all of the prep ahead of time and you won’t even dirty a single bowl.

Place the chicken breasts in a 1-gallon freezer bag and pound to an even ½-inch thickness. This both tenderizes the meat and ensures even cooking. Left in their natural shape, the thin side of the fillet dries out while the thicker side finishes cooking. If you don’t have a meat mallet, a rolling pin or a saucepan will both work well.

Lemon is a key ingredient in this marinade, but I only use the zest. Contrary to conventional wisdom, acidic ingredients (such as vinegar or lemon juice) do not tenderize lean boneless chicken breasts. Just the opposite: they “cook” the exterior of the meat and give it a leathery texture. The zest gives the chicken ample lemon flavor without affecting the chicken’s succulent texture.

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The best tool for zesting citrus is a fine or microplane grater. Simply rub the lemon in one direction against the blades, turning the lemon as you go. Be sure to remove only the yellow part; the white pith underneath is bitter.

Once you’ve zested the lemon, mix all of the marinade ingredients except for the chicken together in a 1-gallon zip-lock bag (go ahead and use the same one you used for pounding if it is still in good shape).

Seal the bag and place in a bowl in the refrigerator (the bowl protects against leakage); let the chicken marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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When you’re ready to eat, preheat your grill to high heat and oil the grates (clean, oiled grates will give you the best grill marks). Be sure your grill is very hot before cooking the chicken; you want nice grill marks and char in the short amount of time it takes to cook these. When pounded thin, chicken breasts only need 2 to 3 minutes per side…no more! If you try to flip the chicken and it feels stuck, try giving it 30 seconds. It’ll release naturally when it’s ready.

You’ll notice that the recipe calls for the grill to be covered while the chicken is cooking. This creates convection heat which helps give the chicken a nicely charred exterior and a tender, moist interior.

After removing the chicken from the grill, let it rest for 3 to 4 minutes before cutting into it. This will help keep the juices in and retain the meat’s moisture. (The timing is perfect as it’s just enough to get it onto plates, add sides, and put on the table).

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While this chicken is best right off the grill, it’s also the kind of thing