Blackstone BBQ Chicken Recipe for a Quick Meal

Name: Blackstone BBQ Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
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

This Blackstone BBQ Chicken is juicy, smoky, and coated in sweet, tangy barbecue sauce to create a delicious golden crust! A quick and easy Griddle Recipe that’s perfect for weeknights, cookouts, or meal prep!

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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 Blackstone BBQ Drumsticks.

Ingredients

Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts – You can also use Chicken Thighs
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.

Chicken breast on a baking sheet topped with the spices

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.

Place on the seasoned chicken breast on the Blackstone Griddle

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.

Cooked Chicken Breast on the Blackstone Griddle

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).

Brushing the BBQ Sauce on to the cooked chicken

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!

BBQ Sauce on to the Cooked Chicken on a platter

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Blackstone BBQ Chicken

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Let Rest: 5

Total Time 30

Servings 4

Cuisine American

Course Main Course

Calories 372

Author Carrie Barnard

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

Helpful Tips

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.

Variations Ideas

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

Calories 372kcal, Carbohydrates 10g, Protein 50g, Fat 13g, Saturated Fat 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 7g, Trans Fat 0.03g, Cholesterol 145mg, Sodium 1113mg, Potassium 865mg, Fiber 0.1g, Sugar 8g, Vitamin A 89IU, Vitamin C 4mg, Calcium 13mg, Iron 1mg

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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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Best Type of Chicken to make BBQ Chicken?

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.

How to Store Leftover BBQ Chicken

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.

Can I Freeze?

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.