Easy Grilled BBQ Chicken

Grilled BBQ Chicken is one of our favorite summertime dinners. Not only is the prep time minimal but it allows us to cozy up to the picnic table for a fun family supper.

Grilling chicken is such a fun “excuse” to eat outdoors and enjoy Mother Nature. While I prefer to do this as much as possible, we really do eat outside about 1-2 times per week during the summer months.

Since this recipe is so versatile in flavor and taste, I love changing up the side dishes that I serve with it as well. This Easy Pasta Salad Recipe is a great choice as is this Zucchini Casserole. Anytime I get can some healthy food in the tummies of my kids, I’m game!

Grilled BBQ Chicken

Cooking chicken on the grill is just such a fun time. There’s nothing like flipping the meat while holding a good conversation with the kids as well.

And once you realize how easy grilling chicken is, you’re never going to want to cook up your chicken any other way. While I like to change up the flavors of how I marinate chicken, I can tell you that this recipe is always a homerun hit.

This barbecued chicken is one of our top picks, and you’re about to see why. It’s juicy, perfectly flavored, and is certain to have everyone filling up their plates with more.

You can even make this a super affordable family dinner meal by picking up your chicken drums when they’re on sale! Stores during the summer months always have crazy good deals on chicken making this best-grilled BBQ chicken legs recipe, ever.

Love to grill? Make certain to check out this Easy Marinated Grilled Chicken Tenders as well!

How To Cook Grilled BBQ Chicken

Gather up the list of simple ingredients below to get started!

Ingredients:

• 3-4 pounds chicken, cut up, thigh, legs and/or breasts, skin on 
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 cups BBQ Sauce, homemade or store-bought plus additional for serving if desired

Directions:

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat 
2. Clean chicken and pat dry with a paper towel
3. Lay in a single layer on large baking sheet
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper
6. Turn chicken over and repeat on the other side
7. Place chicken on grill skin side down for 10-15 minutes or until the skin is browned
8. Turn chicken and baste with BBQ sauce
9. Continue cooking 15-20 minutes 
10. Turn on baste with more sauce
11. Cook 5 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F 
12. Remove from grill and place on a serving tray
13. Rest for 5 minutes before serving

Tips For Making Barbecued Chicken on the Grill

How long do you cook barbecue chicken for?

As you can tell from the directions above, the entire process from start to finish will take about 30 minutes. The big takeaway to remember though is that your internal temperature for your chicken needs to be at 165 degrees to signal that it’s safe and ready to eat.

Do you grill chicken with the lid open or closed?

When you’re grilling chicken on your charcoal or gas grill and it’s bone-in chicken, you’re going to want to have the lid down during the cooking process. This will help to circulate the heat evenly and be certain that it gets cooked thoroughly as well.

Side dish options for grilled chicken

You can never have too many sides when it comes to grilling season. Here are some other great side dishes that would go great with chicken on the grill!

• The Best Potato Salad
• Corn, Avocado & Cilantro Salad
• Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
• The EASIEST Cheesy Potatoes Recipe
• Cheesy Mushroom and Onion Green Bean Casserole

Enjoy this simple grilled chicken recipe and be sure to leave a comment with what side dish you’re going to serve with it!

Try these recipes next!

• Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
• Buffalo Chicken Nachos
• Easy White Chicken Chili

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