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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe With Marinade

Enjoy this tender, sweet, and tangy BBQ grilled chicken breast recipe with a simple marinade. Barbecue and boneless chicken breasts are cooked on a gas grill or grill pan until moist, juicy, and a little crispy.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Marinating Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 13 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Low Fat
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup barbecue sauce low sugar
  • Kosher sea salt to taste
  • Kosher black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag and add the oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix well through the bag to coat.
  • Marinate in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
  • Brush the chicken with BBQ sauce and grill for 4 minutes, then flip, brush again and continue to grill for 4-6 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165F.
  • Remove from the grill, and brush one last time with BBQ sauce, allowing it to rest for 5-10 minutes.
  • Slice the chicken and serve.

Notes

  • To prevent the chicken from sticking to the grill, brush it with oil first.
  • Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to four days.
  • Use homemade BBQ sauce or store-bought.
  • You can use chicken thighs, drumsticks, steak, etc. You can also use different proteins like steak, fish, etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 631mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg