Let's Talk Chicken
You might be asking yourself, why am I looking at a BBQ chicken recipe on WellDatabase? That is a valid question. Well, it's summertime and we're always looking for new ways to provide value. So why not?
I get it. Beef is king when it comes to grilling/smoking. I agree. That being said, variety is the spice of life, right? Regardless, this BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for those hot summer days. Without further ado, here's how to get the best BBQ chicken breasts you've ever had.
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Get a Drink of Your Choice
This step is not optional. It's the only way you'll get the chicken to come out just right. You can see here that I've got a local Montana beer, but am using the Tecovas koozie from Texas. This would have been better with a WellDatabase koozie, but I gave them all away to customers.
Chicken Breasts
What we have here is a simple boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I avoided grilling chicken breasts for a long time, preferring to cook beer can chickens or wings. You shouldn't avoid it though. Grilled chicken breasts are fantastic.
The Key
I avoided chicken breasts because I previously had grilled chicken breasts that were dry. Chicken is finicky like that. Many people will slice chicken breasts in half to create a thinner, more consistent piece of meat. That does work, but it's not completely necessary. I put slits in the chicken breasts instead. Each slit should be about an inch apart and cut around halfway (or a little more) through the chicken.
The reason for the slits is to create additional surface area for the chicken to cook. This is the key to getting chicken that is done, but not dry.
Simple seasoning
If you have a favorite chicken seasoning, then use it here. I typically use poultry seasoning from Big Shot Spicy Man, but I was out. No problem though, simple olive oil, salt, and pepper will do just fine. This is going to be BBQ'd anyway.
Throw it on the Grill
Get your grill going and get the temperature to 350. I have a Traeger, so that part is easy (and no, I don't care if you think that's cheating). Throw your chicken on.
Flip It
After 15 minutes, give the chicken a flip. We're going to BBQ this now, but I've skipped out on the BBQ sauce before and these are still great. Especially good if you do a weekly meal prep.
Not Just for Mark Zuckerberg
I like Sweet Baby Ray's, but you can use your favorite barbecue sauce.
If you don't get the Zuckerberg reference -
Slather it On
Brush on a good amount of barbecue sauce in an even layer. Then leave it on for another 15 minutes. The barbecue sauce will start to really bake on, but it won't burn.
You are now the King of Chicken
Could be the Queen of Chicken, too. Regardless, this chicken is done and ready to enjoy. I honestly don't bother even checking for internal temperature. The Traeger helps hold a consistent temperature, the slits help cook the chicken evenly, and it always comes out great. Feel free to check the temperature before you pull it off the grill though. 165 degrees is what you're typically looking for with chicken.
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