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Close-up of juicy, grilled BBQ chicken thighs with char marks, glistening with sauce, ready for summer grilling.

Irresistible BBQ Chicken Recipe for Summer Grilling


  • Author: faironplay.com
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and delicious BBQ chicken recipe perfect for your summer grilling.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds chicken pieces (thighs or breasts)
  • 1 cup your favorite BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until almost cooked through.
  4. Brush the chicken generously with BBQ sauce during the last 5 minutes of grilling.
  5. Continue grilling until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce is caramelized.
  6. Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
  • You can also bake this chicken in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes, brushing with sauce in the last 10 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg

Keywords: BBQ chicken, grilled chicken, summer recipe, easy chicken recipe, grilling, chicken dinner