Grilled BBQ Chicken

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Resting Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Servings: Servings

Calories: 240kcal

Grilled BBQ Chicken is a summer favorite that's both easy and delicious. Marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce, this chicken grills to perfection, offering a smoky, savory flavor. Perfect for family dinners or backyard cookouts.

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Ingredients

12 ounces chicken tenderloins this is flexible, use anywhere from 12-16 ounces
1/2 TBSP oil
2 TBSP brown sugar
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup barbecue sauce

Instructions

turn on the grill and let it heat up
pat the chicken dry
place the chicken in a mixing bowl, drizzle with oil, and toss to combine
mix the brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, pepper, cinnamon
sprinkle half the spice mix together, toss to coat, repeat with the remaining spice mix
let the chicken rest for 20 minutes or so
when the grill is about 350-400 degrees lay the chicken tenderloins on the grill grate, cover and cook for 3-4 minutes
turn then grill for anohter 2 minutes or so
brush with the barbecue sauce grill on each side for another 1-2 minutes just until the sauce starts brown up, don't burn it, when chicken is 165° at the thickest point the chicken is cooked through
serve while hot

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