BBQ Chicken With Corn (Printable)
Smoky grilled BBQ chicken with buttered corn on the cob — quick prep, bright lime and parsley finish for summer cookouts.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 1 cup gluten-free barbecue sauce
→ Corn
09 - 4 ears corn on the cob, husked
10 - 2 tablespoons melted butter
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
14 - Lime wedges (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In a small mixing bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Evenly coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning blend.
03 - Brush each ear of corn with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Place chicken on the grill and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side. During the last 3 to 4 minutes on each side, baste generously with barbecue sauce. Continue cooking until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While the chicken cooks, grill the corn, turning occasionally until kernels are lightly charred and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
06 - Transfer chicken and corn from the grill. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes, then slice as desired.
07 - Arrange chicken and corn on serving plates. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges if desired before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The smoky flavor is a sneaky trick to make plain chicken unforgettable.
- It comes together faster than you think, and you won&apost be stuck in the kitchen while everyone else hangs out outside.
02 -
- I once skipped resting the chicken and all the juices ran out—resting for five minutes keeps everything tender.
- Don&apost be afraid of a little char on the corn: it gives the sweetest pops when you bite in.
03 -
- Always oil your grill grates right before putting down the chicken to prevent sticking.
- Finishing chicken with a squeeze of lime right off the grill wakes up every flavor.