A simple and delicious grilled BBQ chicken recipe perfect for summer grilling. Tender chicken breasts or thighs are seasoned and grilled to perfection with smoky BBQ sauce.
Author:EditorVictoria
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:22 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Grilling
Cuisine:American
Diet:Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
4 chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
Preheat grill to medium heat.
Brush chicken with olive oil and season with paprika, salt, and pepper.
Grill chicken for 5–6 minutes per side.
During the last few minutes, brush generously with BBQ sauce.
Continue grilling until caramelized and cooked through (75°C internal temperature).
Serve hot.
Notes
For extra smokiness, use hickory or mesquite wood chips.