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Grilled BBQ Chicken

Grilled BBQ Chicken that turns out tender, juicy and delicious! This simple barbecue chicken is brined, then grilled with a homemade barbecue sauce.
Prep Time2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time3 hours
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Keyword: barbecue chicken, grilled chicken breasts
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 316kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

For the Brine:

  • 4 quarts warm water
  • 1 cup kosher salt
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced in half
  • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 tablespoon peppercorns
  • peel of 1 lemon

For the Chicken

  • 4 pound bone in chicken we used breasts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 2 cups Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Instructions

  • Add warm water to a large pan. Whisk in kosher salt until dissolved.
  • Add garlic cloves, rosemary, peppercorns and lemon peel.
  • Place chicken into brine and cover with a lid. Refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  • Prepare the grill to 350°.
  • Remove chicken from brine and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  • Place chicken on grill and close the lid. Cook 10 minutes, turning chicken over about half way through.
  • Baste chicken with barbecue sauce and close the lid.
  • Turn chicken about every 10 minutes, basting with more sauce for about 30-40 more minutes.
  • When chicken reaches 165° in the thickest part, near the bone, remove from the grill.
  • Allow chicken to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 30048mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 48g