Grilled BBQ Chicken
This easy grilled BBQ chicken recipe is an easy way to grill chicken. This barbecue chicken recipe results in tasty and juicy chicken every time! Use your favorite bbq sauce and let that the flavor of the grill come through!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time35 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Grilled BBQ Chicken
Servings: 8 servings
Baking tray
Pastry brush
Meat thermometer
Tongs
measuring spoons
Measuring cup
- 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
Preheat grill to medium-high heat
Clean chicken and pat dry with a paper towel
Lay in a single layer on large baking sheet
Drizzle with olive oil
Sprinkle with salt and pepper
Turn chicken over and repeat on other side
Place chicken on grill skin side down for 10-15 minutes or until the skin is browned
Turn chicken and baste with BBQ sauce
Continue cooking 15-20 minutes
Turn on baste with more sauce
Cook 5 minutes longer or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F
Remove from grill and place on a serving tray
Rest for 5 minutes before serving