Description
BBQ Chicken Breasts are the perfect centerpiece for your summer gatherings, delivering juicy, tender meat infused with smoky flavors. This easy recipe features a simple brining method that guarantees moist chicken every time. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can impress your friends and family with mouthwatering grilled chicken. Whether served on its own or as part of a sandwich or salad, these BBQ Chicken Breasts are versatile enough to suit any occasion. Elevate your grilling game and savor the deliciousness of homemade BBQ chicken!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups cool water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- Brine the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together cool water and sea salt until dissolved. Add chicken breasts, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Grill: Preheat your grill to medium heat and brush the grates with olive oil.
- Season the Chicken: Remove chicken from brine, pat dry, coat with olive oil, and sprinkle with paprika.
- Grill the Chicken: Place seasoned chicken on the grill. Baste one side with BBQ sauce and cook for 5-6 minutes. Flip, baste again, cover, and cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F (about another 5-7 minutes).
- Final Touches: Brush with additional BBQ sauce if desired and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg