Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsCountry's BarbecueBbq Chicken Recipe

Bbq Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Country's Barbecue
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken breast basted with our house BBQ sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Marinate

    In a bowl, mix the olive oil with the seasoned chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

Making BBQ Sauce

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a saucepan, combine ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 4

    Simmer the Sauce

    Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Grilling the Chicken

  1. 5

    Preheat Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 6

    Grill Chicken

    Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6-7 minutes on each side, basting with BBQ sauce in the last few minutes of cooking.

  3. 7

    Check for Doneness

    Ensure that the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).

Serving

  1. 8

    Rest and Serve

    Remove the chicken from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with additional BBQ sauce on the side.

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