This classic American BBQ chicken recipe is packed with flavors and perfect for any outdoor gathering. The chicken is marinated in a tangy BBQ sauce and grilled to perfection, resulting in tender and juicy meat with a smoky charred flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together BBQ sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the chicken breasts to the marinade and coat them well. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Brush the chicken with additional BBQ sauce during grilling for extra flavor.
- Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the BBQ chicken hot with your favorite sides like coleslaw, cornbread, and potato salad.
Interesting Facts
Barbecue sauce can be traced back to the 16th century when Spanish explorers introduced it to the Americas.
Grilling meat over an open flame is a long-standing tradition in American cuisine, dating back to colonial times.