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BBQ Split Chicken Breasts Recipe

David Dial
BBQ Split Chicken Breasts are bone-in, which means extra flavor! These babies are juicy and delicious without even trying.
3.03 from 133 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 511 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-ins Bone-In, Skin-On Chicken Breast about 4 pounds
  • 2 cups Buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Dried Rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce use your favorite
  • 1/4 cup Apple Juice
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Hot Sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the Marinade ingredients in a medium bowl, and whisk together until well mixed.
  • Place Marinade in a large re-sealable plastic bag. (If necessary, split the marinade and chicken into two bags.)
  • Add the split chicken breasts and squeeze any air out of the bag.
  • Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Combine all of the BBQ Basting Sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together until well mixed; set aside.
  • Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off any excess liquid.
  • Place the split chicken breasts on the grill bone side down, and cook for 13-15 minutes.
  • Flip chicken breasts and cook skin side down for 5-7 more minutes.
  • Flip chicken breasts over and brush generously with the BBQ Basting Sauce. (Discard any remaining Basting Sauce.)
  • Continue cooking bone side down for another 5-7 minutes, or until internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.

Nutrition

Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 68gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 1753mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Barbecues, Chicken Breasts, Easy, Easy Dinners, Grilled, Grilling, Sauces
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