Tender and Juicy BBQ Chicken Breasts

When cooked right, BBQ Chicken Breasts have a caramelized and slightly charred exterior that locks in the juices and creates a crispy outside and tender inside. Our method gives you a burst of smoky BBQ flavor with the juiciest and most tender chicken in each bite.

Course dinner, Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword BBQ Chicken Breasts

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 15

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 336kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons paprika
1 cup BBQ sauce

Brine

4 cups water cool
1 1/2 tablespoons fine sea salt

Instructions

Brine chicken breasts. This helps the chicken absorb moisture so that they don't dry out on the grill. The chicken won't get salty because the brine time isn't very long, but the flavor and moisture level will be amazing!
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 4 cups of cool water with sea salt until the salt is dissolved. Add your chicken breasts to the water, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
While the chicken is brining, heat your grill to medium heat. Brush the grates with a little olive oil before placing the chicken on it.
Remove the chicken from the brine and pat dry with a paper towel. Coat the chicken with olive oil and season with paprika on both sides.
Place chicken on the hot grill, and baste the top side with BBQ sauce. Let it cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes. Flip the chicken over and move it to a cooler side of the grill. Baste the other side with BBQ sauce. Cover the grill and let them them finish cooking until the internal temperature reaches 165℉. Remove from the grill and brush with a final coat of BBQ sauce. Cover and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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