Published 8/8/2023 BBQ chicken is always a good idea. I’ve made this recipe countless times (and even with chicken thighs) and it truly never fails. The chicken comes out so tender on the inside and the grill marks are the cherry on top. Slather your chicken with your favorite bbq sauce and voila! Eat this bbq chicken breast as a summer main or serve it as our bbq chicken salad or even a bowl.
What You Need for BBQ Chicken Breast
boneless skinless chicken breast: the goal with grilling chicken breasts is to find breasts that are all relatively the same size and thickness so that they cook evenly. salt and pepper: we’re keeping it simple with salt and pepper, but as always, you can add whatever spices your heart desires or even do a yummy rub underneath such as fajita or a bbq rub. olive oil: olive oil makes sure your chicken doesn’t stick on the grill! A little goes a long way. BBQ sauce: the star of this recipe is the BBQ sauce. You can use a homemade BBQ sauce or use your favorite store-bought sauce.
PS: keep our bbq chicken marinade in your back pocket for any cut of chicken.
Variations
Use chicken thighs: you can swap the chicken breast for boneless skinless chicken thighs. Just make sure to use a meat thermometer and cook your chicken until 160ºF/165ºF. Choose a different bbq sauce: smokey, sweet, or savory — you choose what kind of bbq sauce to flavor your chicken with! Use a grill pan: no grill no problem. Simply use a grill pan. Cook your chicken breast over medium/high heat for 4-5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165ºF.
How to Store BBQ Chicken Breast
If you have leftover chicken, we recommend storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. To reheat: microwave on high for 60 seconds.
Ideas for Leftovers
Make a bowl: combine a simple corn salad with bbq chicken breast and rice. Check out our bbq chicken bowls recipe. Make a salad: make our grilled bbq chicken salad with this saucy chicken. Make chicken salad: chicken salad is such a fun idea for this bbq chicken breast. Shred it up and toss it with Greek yogurt, dried cranberries, and celery.
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