Description
Enjoy the ultimate BBQ Chicken experience with this easy and flavorful recipe that’s perfect for summer gatherings. Whether you’re grilling indoors or outdoors, this juicy chicken will impress your family and friends. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll have a deliciously smoky and tender dish in no time. The combination of spices, including smoked paprika and garlic powder, elevates the flavor profile, making it ideal for any occasion. Serve it alongside fresh salads, grilled vegetables, or your favorite sides for a complete meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or low carb substitute)
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (or sugar-free version)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken pieces and place them in a shallow baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, brown sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Let marinate in the refrigerator for up to an hour (or grill immediately).
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for about 7-8 minutes on each side until caramelized and cooked through (internal temperature of 74 degrees Celsius or 165 Fahrenheit).
- Brush with barbecue sauce before removing from heat.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 233
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg