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Honey Garlic BBQ Chicken is a must-try recipe!

This juicy grilled BBQ chicken is a backyard classic made easy. With just a few pantry staples and your favorite BBQ sauce, these flame-kissed chicken breasts turn out tender, smoky, and packed with flavor—perfect for summer cookouts or weeknight dinners alike!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite brand – Sweet Baby Ray’s and Stubbs are great options

Method
 

Grill Method (Recommended):
  1. Preheat your grill to high (around 450°F) and clean the grates well.
  2. Drizzle chicken breasts with olive oil, rub it in, and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Place chicken on the hot grill, cover, and cook for 5–6 minutes until they naturally release from the grates.
  4. Flip and cook for another 4–5 minutes on the other side.
  5. Brush one side with BBQ sauce, flip, and grill for 2 minutes. Repeat on the other side with more sauce.
  6. Grill until internal temperature reaches 160°F. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes—chicken will rise to a safe 165°F as it rests.
  7. Serve with additional BBQ sauce if desired.
Oven Method (Alternative):
  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Drizzle chicken with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 15 minutes, then brush tops with BBQ sauce.
  4. Return to oven and bake an additional 5–8 minutes, until sauce is bubbly and internal temp reaches 160°F.
  5. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, lightly pound the breasts to even thickness before grilling.
  • Want more flavor? Marinate the chicken in BBQ sauce and olive oil for 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness—overcooked chicken dries out fast!
  • Pair with grilled corn, coleslaw, or potato salad for a full BBQ feast.