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Grilled BBQ Chicken Breasts

This Grilled Barbecue Chicken Breasts recipe uses a quick brine to ensure juicy results. It then gets smoky, flavorful, and so juicy on the grill with the help of a simple brine.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, grill recipes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Easy Budget Recipes

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • grill toolset
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • baking sheet
  • meat thermometer

Ingredients

BRINE:

  • 6 cups water
  • ¼ cup salt
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons cornstarch

CHICKEN:

  • 6 6-8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts thawed if previously frozen
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper

BBQ SAUCE:

  • 1 ¼ cup barbecue sauce
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

BRINE CHICKEN:

  • Combine water, salt, sugar, and cornstarch in a large bowl. Add chicken, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes, but no longer than an hour.

PREHEAT GRILL:

  • While the chicken brines, preheat the grill. Turn the gas grill on HIGH and close the lid. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes before putting the chicken on.

PREP THE CHICKEN:

  • Remove chicken from the brine and pat dry with paper towels (discard the brine).
  • Combine the salt and pepper in a small bowl. Rub the salt and pepper over all sides of the chicken.

GRILL CHICKEN:

  • Scrape and oil the grill grates. Turn off all burners except the main burner, which should remain on medium-high.
  • Place chicken on the hotter part of the grill and cook for 2-2 ½ minutes.
  • Turn chicken over and brush with BBQ sauce. Cook until browned on the second side, about 2-2 ½ minutes.
  • Turn the chicken over and move to the cooler side of the grill. Brush with BBQ sauce and cook for two more minutes.
  • Repeat the turning and brushing two more times and cook for 2 minutes on each side.
  • Flip one final time and brush with BBQ sauce. Cook for 1-3 minutes or until the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Move chicken to a serving plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1breast | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 5797mg | Potassium: 978mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 202IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg