This Blackstone BBQ Chicken is a fast, budget-friendly dinner that delivers big backyard flavor with minimal effort. Juicy chicken cooks up perfectly on the griddle in under 15 minutes, then gets brushed with sweet, smoky barbecue sauce for a sticky, golden finish your whole family will love.
Whether you’re cooking on a busy weeknight or firing up the Blackstone for a cookout, this easy griddle recipe is one you’ll want on repeat.
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There’s something about making BBQ Chicken on the Blackstone that feels like the best of backyard cooking and comfort food combined. The griddle locks in all that juicy flavor while giving the chicken a perfect golden crust.
I love brushing on the BBQ sauce right at the end — it gets sticky, smoky, and absolutely irresistible. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or a summer cookout, this recipe never fails to impress! Cooks in under 15 minutes which makes it perfect for busy nights! For even more delicious Blackstone Recipes, you may also love these Best Blackstone Chicken Recipes, Blackstone BBQ Drumsticks or Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Chicken.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Budget-Friendly: Yes
- Equipment: Blackstone Griddle
- Protein: Chicken breasts or thighs
- Best For: Weeknights, cookouts, meal prep
- Kid-Approved: Yes
Ingredients
- Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – An affordable, lean option that cooks quickly on the Blackstone. Chicken thighs work great too.
- Avocado Oil – I love using avocado oil or olive oil on the Blackstone grill but use cooking oil of choice. For example, canola oil and vegetable oil are all great options as well.
- Simple Spices – Use kosher salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika
- BBQ Sauce – Use your favorite type and flavor of BBQ Sauce
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How to Make BBQ Chicken on the Blackstone
Step 1 – Preheat a Blackstone Grill (or griddle) over medium high heat.
Step 2 – Mix the seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika) together in a small bowl.
Step 3 – Season both sides of the chicken breasts or thighs from this seasoning mixture.
Step 4 – Spread the oil out onto the grill in a thin layer.
Step 5 – Add the chicken to the grill. Let the chicken sit for 5-6 minutes until the one side of the chicken is seared and browned.
Step 6 – Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5-6 more minutes until browned and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
Step 7 – Brush both sides of the chicken with the BBQ sauce and cook each side for about a minute to heat it through. Remove from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Blackstone BBQ Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 Tablespoon Avocado Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat a Blackstone Grill (or griddle) over medium high heat.
- Mix the seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika) together in a small bowl.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts or thighs from this seasoning mixture.
- Spread the oil out onto the grill in a thin layer.
- Add the chicken to the grill. Let the chicken sit for 5-6 minutes until the one side of the chicken is seared and browned.
- Flip the chicken and cook the other side for 5-6 more minutes until browned and the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature of 165 degrees F).
- Brush both sides of the chicken with the BBQ sauce and cook each side for about a minute to heat it through.
- Remove from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- Use Meat Thermometer – I use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure that the chicken is cooked through to a safe temperature of 165 degrees.
- Adding BBQ Sauce – Once the BBQ sauce is added to the chicken, watch it closely while cooking as it doesn’t take long for the sauce to start to burn.
- Other Cooking Methods – If you do not have a Blackstone grill, this recipe can easily be made in a large cast iron skillet on your stovetop or grill.
- Spicy BBQ Chicken – Add chipotle or cayenne pepper to your sauce for amazing flavor.
- Honey BBQ Chicken – Stir honey into your sauce for extra sweetness.
- Add Smoke Flavor – Mix a bit of liquid smoke into your sauce. You can even cook the chicken on the grill for amazing flavor and grill marks.
- BBQ Seasoning – To enhance the BBQ flavor, seasoned the chicken with BBQ Seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
How to Serve Blackstone BBQ Chicken
My kids love when I make BBQ Chicken on the Blackstone Griddle. We love to serve it with Grilled Red Potatoes, Grilled Broccolini, Blackstone Zucchini and Grilled Garlic Bread for a complete meal idea. BBQ Chicken pairs perfectly with any Grilled Sides to make cleanup a breeze!
We even like to use the leftovers and make BBQ Chicken Sandwiches, wraps and salads topped with a drizzle of ranch. This chicken stays juicy for meal prep all week!
Frequently Asked Questions
We used boneless skinless chicken breast but you can also use boneless chicken thighs or bone-in chicken thighs. If using chicken thighs, you may need to increase the cooking time as chicken thighs takes longer to cook.
Yes! Cook the chicken fully, cool, and store in the fridge. Reheat gently and add fresh BBQ sauce before serving for the best flavor.
Use medium-high heat, don’t overcook, and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after cooking to lock in juices.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat the leftovers in the oven in a baking dish or in the microwave.
Yes! Once the BBQ Chicken has cooled, place in a freezer safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. When we ready to reheat, thaw in the fridge overnight.
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Amazing Flavor! The perfect recipe for our family cookout.