Description
This Juicy Grilled BBQ Chicken recipe features tender boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blend of olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, lemon juice, and spices. Grilled to perfection and brushed with your favorite BBQ sauce, this dish promises smoky, juicy, and delicious results, perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a summer cookout.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon
Other
- 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even 1-inch thickness if they are too thick, ensuring even cooking.
- Mix the marinade: In a large bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the marinade, coat well, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for deeper flavor.
- Preheat the grill: Heat your grill to medium-high, making sure coals are evenly distributed if using charcoal.
- Bring chicken to room temperature: Remove chicken from refrigerator and let it rest at room temperature for 20-30 minutes before grilling.
- Grill the chicken (first side): Place the marinated chicken on the grill and cook for 5-7 minutes without moving to develop grill marks and cook evenly.
- Flip and baste: Turn the chicken breasts over, brush generously with BBQ sauce, and continue grilling for another 5-7 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Rest the chicken: Remove from grill and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to redistribute the juices for maximum juiciness.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken before serving for a fresh and colorful finish.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- If you don’t have a meat mallet, you can butterfly the chicken breasts to achieve even thickness.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches 165°F internally for safe consumption.
- Feel free to use any BBQ sauce you prefer, whether sweet, spicy, or smoky.
- Letting chicken rest after grilling helps retain juiciness and improves texture.
