BBQ Grilled Chicken

Let’s be honest: grilled chicken breast may not seem like the most exciting meat out there, but it’s affordable, crowd-pleasing and a snap to cook. So why not skip the burgers at your next barbecue and try this super-easy recipe instead? You won’t want to sleep on the sauce, which is a classic BBQ jazzed up with honey and lime. It's so flavourful, the chicken really doesn't need a marinade—which means you get to eat it way sooner.

How long should I heat up the grill?

When grilling, you want to get those grates ripping hot before starting to cook. To get gorgeous grill marks and avoid dried out food, preheat your grill (gas or charcoal) for 10 to 15 minutes.

How long does chicken take to cook?

It depends. For boneless skinless chicken breasts, you're looking at 8 to 10 minutes per side. For drumsticks, it'll be 10 to 15 minutes per side.

What temperature does the chicken need to be before I pull it from the grill?

According to USDA regulations, chicken must be cooked to an internal temperature of 73ºCF. Insert a thermometer at the thickest part of the meat to get an accurate reading (and if you’re grilling bone-in chicken, don’t hit the bones when taking the temperature).

MAKES:
4 SERVINGS
PREP TIME:
0 HOURS 5 MINS
TOTAL TIME:
0 HOURS 30 MINS
INGREDIENTS
450 g barbecue sauce
Juice of 1 lime
2 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. hot sauce
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
450 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (or drumsticks)
Vegetable oil, for grill

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, whisk together barbecue sauce, lime juice, honey, and hot sauce and season with salt and pepper. Set aside 120ml for basting.
Add chicken to bowl and toss until coated.
Heat grill to high. Oil grates and grill chicken, basting with reserved marinade, until charred, 8 minutes per side for breasts, and 10 to 12 minutes per side for drumsticks.