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BEST BBQ GRILLED CHICKEN 
Ingredients:

6 split chicken breasts
BBQ sauce
brine
2 qt. cold water
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup sugar

Marinade:

2 tablespoons fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
8 cloves roasted garlic
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon red pepper flakes (see note)

To prepare brine, stir sugar and salt into cold water. Place 3 chicken breasts each in 2 gallon-size storage bags. Divide brine between the bags, seal removing air and place in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours. Drain and move all chicken into 1 bag (if it will fit).

To prepare marinade, place roasted garlic, vinegar, oregano and parsley into food processor and process until smooth. Add oil and emulsify.

Stir in red pepper flakes. Cooks Note: We used 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.

Pour marinade into bag and seal, pressing out all air. Place in the refrigerator up to 6 hours.

To cook on a gas grill, turn all burners to high, close lid and allow to heat up for about 15 minutes. When hot, leave 1 burner on high and turn the rest to med-low.

Remove chicken from marinade and place over the burner on high. Cook 2-3 minutes per side or until slightly browned. Move chicken to the cooler side of grill, skin side up, and brush liberally with BBQ sauce.

Cook for 10 minutes. Brush with BBQ sauce again and turn over. Cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and check for doneness. If not done, place back on the grill, turning frequently and checking for doneness about every 2 minutes.

Contributor's Note: "I have struggled for years trying to find a way to grill chicken on the grill without it being dry, rubbery or burnt to a crisp. I have finally found the perfect way to make it through lots of trial and error."

Submitted by: Carolyn Cornell

recipe reviews
Best BBQ Grilled Chicken
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 Ken (Thailand) says:
Secret to grilling; ONLY FLIP ONCE!! Every time you flip you loose juice. I cook my chicken 10 minutes skin side down med-low heat, flip and cook 10 minutes, and pull it off. This applies to all foods. If you flip it twice, it won't be very nice.
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 Grammacat (New York) says:
Very good easy recipe. I used it for my chicken and it was super moist. I used Kraft Honey Barbeque sauce. Will also try with baby back ribs.
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 Malcolm (Georgia) says:
I fixed this chicken recipe yesterday and it was AMAZING! It will be my GO TO recipe from here on out!
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 Jana (Alabama) says:
Very moist, will do again!
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 Koski (Ontario) says:
I used boneless skinless breasts and this recipe turned out amazing. Everyone asked for a second helping, even my picky 7 year old. I will be throwing this into the rotation!
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 Felicia (Maryland) says:
The brine and marinade made the chicken so moist and flavorful. Still licking our fingers!
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 Chris (United States) says:
This turned out great! First off I am no good at grilling and I did not have all the exact ingredients and it was still amazing chicken. I used seasoned rice vinegar and 10 chicken thighs since that was all I had on hand. Thank you so much for this recipe!!
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 Dave (California) says:
Finally, I can cook BBQ chicken without worrying about it being dry. This is hands down, the best BBQ chicken recipe I've ever used. It's now a staple in our weekly family dinner. Makes a novice like me feel like a BBQ pitmaster!! I always cut the brine measurements in half--it's enough for about 6 pieces of chicken. I prefer legs and boneless thighs. They turn out great. If you are short on time, brine for 45min-hour and then marinade for an hour. It's turns out decently this way. The longer you can marinate the better though. BTW, I've never used the food processor to mix the marinade like it suggests, and I've never added pepper flakes. Still turns out fabulously!!!
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 Kimberly Johnson (Kentucky) says:
I made this chicken tonight and it was a raving hit!! I actually did not put BBQ sauce on one breast and I think this is the best chicken I have ever had! I thank you for the delicious recipe:)))
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 Deb T (Manitoba) says:
This was the most moist BBQ chicken breasts I've ever made...superb recipe. Thanks so much for sharing!
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 Michelle Connell (Indiana) says:
Absolutely the best chicken I have ever made. The entire family loved it! Thank you.
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 Susie (Antigua and Barbuda) says:
This was great!!!! I used Sweet Baby Rays for my sauce and added sugar and pepper to the BBQ sauce.. Mmmmm.. This was to die for!
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 S.Ek says:
My husband doesn't care for the white meat on chicken due to the dryness but we tried this recipe and it was wonderful! Not because it was underdone either! Thanks for the directions.
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 Misty (Utah) says:
I tried this recipe for our Labor Day BBQ. My husband, who is very hard to please when it comes to food, raved and said that is the best BBQ chicken he has ever had.
 #36251
 Don (Texas) says:
I tried this recipe tonight; soaking in the brine and then just using storebought Kraft BBQ sauce, not the marinade. It was really super tender and delicious...very yummy!

 

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