4.7 6 Published Jul 19, 2021, Updated Jul 14, 2023 Whip up some BBQ chicken during your next meal prep session for a variety of meals all week long!
Here’s What You Need
chicken breasts – I recommend boneless, skinless organic chicken breasts if you want the leanest option, but you can also do bone-in, skin on chicken breasts if you prefer. sea salt and pepper – to season the meat before you grill and add the sauce. BBQ sauce – homemade BBQ sauce is delicious, but store bought works too! See my notes below.
Homemade vs. Store Bought BBQ Sauce
I love making homemade BBQ sauce! While it does have quite a lengthy ingredient list, most of the items are pantry staples! It’s super easy and satisfying to make your own. Having said that, I totally understand wanting to take a shortcut and use store bought sauce! I recommend Primal Kitchen’s BBQ sauce because there is no sugar added and they use minimal ingredients.
What If I Don’t Have a Grill?
No grill? No problem! I love the flavor that a grill adds to this chicken recipe but you definitely don’t need one! Here are other ways to make this:
On a grill pan – make this recipe on the stovetop using a grill pan or traditional sauce pan. Follow the recipe directions below, adjust the cooking time as needed. In the oven – you can also make this recipe in the oven! Bake the seasoning chicken at 375º for 20 minutes, then brush on the BBQ sauce and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
What Temperature Do I Need to Cook Chicken To?
My meat thermometer is one of my prized possessions when cooking meat! It’s super helpful for making sure your meat is cooked enough – you don’t have to guess and potentially overcook your meat! The meat thermometer should read 165º when inserted into the thickest part of the chicken breast.
How to Serve BBQ Chicken
Main protein – This is the perfect protein to pair with veggies and call it a meal! Some sides that pair perfectly with BBQ chicken include classic broccoli salad, corn salads, grilled sweet potatoes and roasted okra. Sandwich or wrap – Make a BBQ chicken sandwich or wrap by adding greens and any veggies you’d like. On a salad – I’ll be sharing a recipe for a grilled BBQ chicken salad this week, but grilled BBQ chicken breasts work as a topper for just about any salad!
How to Store Leftovers
Like I mentioned, this BBQ chicken recipe is so versatile and great for meal prep! You’ll want to store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 5-7 days. I haven’t tried freezing leftover BBQ chicken, but that should work for longer storage.
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