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Grilled Barbecue Chicken


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  • Author: Aimee Iorio
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ¼ cup orange juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Barbecue sauce


Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl or large ziploc bag, combine ¼ cup avocado oil, ¼ cup orange juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Add 1½ pounds thinly sliced chicken breasts and toss until evenly coated. Marinate in the fridge for at least 2 hours and no more than 6 hours.
  2. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off.
  3. Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on the first side, until lightly charred and the chicken releases easily from the grill grates. Flip and brush the cooked side generously with barbecue sauce.
  4. Cook for another 3-4 minutes on the second side. Flip again and brush the other side with more barbecue sauce. Continue flipping and brushing each side with additional barbecue sauce every 1-2 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and caramelized around the edges, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F. I usually do two sets of flipping and saucing but it will depend on the thickness of your chicken, thinly sliced is much better for the grill.
  5. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Grill