BBQ Chicken with Corn (Printable)
Smoky grilled BBQ chicken and buttered corn on the cob — a simple summer dinner for four.
# What You'll 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)
# Step-by-step:
01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. In a small bowl, combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub mixture over both sides of chicken breasts.
03 - Brush corn with melted butter and season with salt and black pepper.
04 - Place chicken on the grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side. During the last 3 to 4 minutes of grilling per side, baste with barbecue sauce. Grill until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
05 - While chicken cooks, grill corn on the cob, turning occasionally until browned and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
06 - Remove chicken and corn from the grill. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
07 - Serve grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Every bite folds in that flame-kissed flavor you just can't fake indoors.
- Cleanup is a breeze—which means more time to relax with a cold drink on the porch.
02 -
- Leaving chicken on too long dries it out fast—bring it in once it hits 74C inside, even if it looks a little pale.
- Brushing barbecue sauce on too early burns it, so wait until the last few minutes for glossy, flavorful skin.
03 -
- If grilling with the lid closed, chicken cooks faster and picks up even more smokiness—just watch closely to prevent overcooking.
- Let guests garnish their own plates for a fun, interactive meal and fewer hands in the kitchen.