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Simple to make yet full of flavor, this Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast is one of our favorite summer grilling recipes. Get tender, juicy grilled chicken with no marinating time required – dinner is ready in less than 30 minutes!
Some of our favorites meals have come from the grill, like juicy grilled Hamburgers, easy Grilled Pizza and Grilled Chicken Kabobs. This bbq chicken breast recipe requires only a simple mix of Ranch seasoning, paprika and garlic powder with some olive oil. The oil helps to keep the meat juicy while the simple seasoning blend adds incredible flavor.
Chicken breasts cook pretty quickly on the grill, so I recommend prepping your side dishes while the grill is preheating so they’re ready to go when the chicken is. This chicken was so easy to make. I always double the recipe so I have leftovers for adding to salads or wraps for lunch the next day.
recipe walkthrough
How to Make the Perfect BBQ Chicken Breast
Start with the rub. I used ranch, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper. Combine the seasoning with olive oil and rub your chicken down. Once seasoned you’re ready to grill.
Preheat the grill. Set your outdoor gas grill to medium/high heat and let it preheat.
Grill. Set the chicken on chicken breasts on the grill for 5 minutes per side, then flip. Brush with bbq sauce, then grill for a 4-5 minutes more or until chicken is cooked through. Transfer to a clean plate and brush with more bbq sauce, if desired.
Serving Suggestions
Check out some of my favorite things to serve on the side with these Grilled Chicken Breasts, or just about any grilling recipe:
- Macaroni Salad
- Baked Cheesy Ranch Potatoes
- Antipasto Pasta Salad
- Fresh Corn Salad
- Grilled Baked Potatoes
- Bacon Ranch Red Potato Salad
- Instant Pot Baked Potatoes
- Grilled Peaches
Storage Tips
The Best Way to Store Leftover Chicken
Freezer: Once chicken is cooled, store in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months. Thaw completely before reheating.
Fridge: Place cooled chicken breasts into an airtight container or resealable plastic storage bag. Store in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. Reheat as desired, or enjoy cold on salads, sandwiches or in a bbq chicken wrap.
More Grilled Recipes
- Spice Rubbed Grilled Tri Tip
- Grilled Chicken Kabobs
- Grilled BBQ Chicken
- Grilled Zucchini Recipe
- Grilled Potatoes Recipe
- Grilled Steak Marinade
- Grilled Baked Potatoes
BBQ Ranch Grilled Chicken Breast
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil other oils, like canola or vegetable, will work too.
- 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup BBQ sauce a plain or sweet and spicy is recommended
Instructions
- Mix the olive oil, ranch mix, garlic powder and paprika together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels (do not rinse) and place on a plastic cutting board or in a large shallow dish.
- Sprinkle each side with a little salt and pepper, then rub the seasoning blend into the chicken. Chicken can sit out on the counter while you preheat the grill.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium/high heat (about 450 degrees). Grill the chicken about 5 minutes per side or just until internal temperature registers 165 degrees F. Brush with barbecue sauce during the last two minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a clean plate and cover with foil to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional barbecue sauce.
Notes
- 2 pounds is approximately 4 large chicken breasts.
- If one side of the breast is much thicker, I recommend lightly pounding it down to promote more even cooking.
- You can use any bbq sauce that you like. I do recommend to avoid overly sweet sauces, like hawaiian, as they don’t go as well with the ranch flavor.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
Question: if i wanted to bake this recipe instead of grill do you know the perfect time and temperature?
For baked chicken, follow this recipe: Oven Baked Chicken Breasts
Use the same bbq ranch seasoning but follow the timing in the baked chicken instructions.
It looks so good. I can’t wait to try it. Thank you for sharing.
You are so welcome, thanks for stopping by.