Sticky, smoky and packed with flavour, BBQ Chicken Breast is a timeless favourite that's perfect for everything from weeknight dinners to summer cookouts. Coated in a rich barbecue glaze and cooked until beautifully caramelised and juicy, this simple recipe delivers tender chicken with a delicious balance of smoky sweetness and charred flavour, whether cooked on the barbecue or in the oven.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless, skinless chicken breast
- Extra virgin Olive Oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
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Prepare the grill for direct cooking at high heat 450°F/232°C. Brush the cooking grates clean.
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Drizzle the chicken breasts with extra virgin olive oil and rub over the breasts. Season generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
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Place the chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until they easily release from the grates. Flip the chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes longer. Baste the chicken breasts with BBQ sauce, flip, and cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat on the other side. Cook until the breasts are firm to the touch and opaque all the way through, registering 160°F/71°C internal temp (the temp will rise to 165°F/73°C as the chicken rests).
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Transfer to a plate and cover with a piece of aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with more BBQ sauce if desired.
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Preheat the oven to 450°F/232°C and drizzle each chicken breast with oil. Season with kosher salt and black pepper. Place on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the oven for 15 minutes. Brush the top side of the chicken with BBQ sauce, return to the oven and cook for 5-8 minutes longer, or until the sauce bubbles and begins to char and the internal temperature is 160°F/71°C and the juices run clear
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Let the chicken rest a few minutes for the internal temp to raise to 165°F/73°C and the juices to settle before serving.
