Grilled Chicken Recipes | Happy Healthy Eating

This one is juicy roast chicken Slathered with caramelized raspberry barbecue sauce and flavored with a hint of jalapeño, this will be your new favorite chicken recipe. Eat it as is or turn it into a sandwich for the ultimate weeknight meal!

Why you'll love these grilled chicken breasts

This garlicky grilled chicken with sweet and savory sauce will become your new go-to chicken dinner.

• Versatile. Serve with rice, pasta, salad, or use leftovers to make a bowl dinner.
• Great for meal prep. This juicy chicken recipe is perfect for reheating on busy weeknights.
• Simple. You only need 4 ingredients to put this chicken dinner together.
• Suitable for freezing. Pull them out of the freezer for a hearty last-minute meal.

what do you need

Once the homemade BBQ sauce caramelizes, it adds a naturally sweet and smoky flavor to every bite. Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities.

• chicken breast – If the thickness is uneven, flatten it with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• salt and pepper – Kosher salt and fresh black pepper are best.
• Raspberry Chili BBQ Sauce – Try my recipe or use your favorite.

Can I use other cuts of chicken?

Absolutely! Feel free to use drumsticks, wings or drumsticks. They can be served with the skin on or boneless. If leaving the skin on, grill the chicken until the skin is crispy, then brush with the sauce.

How to Make Grilled Chicken with Raspberry Jalapeño BBQ

This is an easy chicken dinner with all the flavor coming from the homemade sauce and sweet jalapeños. Scroll to the bottom of the post to see the full recipe card.

• Prepare the grill. Preheat it to 375-400F. Grease grates with cooking spray.
• Season. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season each side with salt and pepper.

• Bake it. Place chicken on grill and cook for 4 minutes. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes.
• Add sauce. Brush with barbecue sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes more. Flip it over, brush with more sauce and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
• Serve. Remove from heat. Let cool for 4 minutes. Brush with more sauce to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Tips for success

This perfect grilled chicken with fruity BBQ sauce can easily be turned into a bowl dinner, tacos, or tostadas.

• Make bowls. Top mine with BBQ chicken Chicken Burrito Bowl. You can also make your own bowl with rice, black beans, grilled corn, and diced avocado.
• Use the stove. Place skillet over medium-high heat and add 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil. Cook the chicken as normal until no longer pink in the center.
• Marinate it. Place chicken in a large Ziploc bag. Add 1 cup orange juice, 1/2 cup water, 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Seal bag and shake well. Refrigerate 30 minutes or overnight for more flavor.
• Exchange protein. Using turkey breast instead of chicken is an easy variation of this recipe.
• Tear it up. Using two forks, gently pull the chicken in opposite directions until it is completely shredded. Turn it into tacos or quesadillas to use up the leftovers.

Food recommendations

This grilled chicken is an easy weeknight meal paired with homemade barbecue. Serve with me Strawberry Spinach Salad or Cucumber Tomato Feta Salad On the side. mine corn on the cob and Grilled Sweet Potatoes There are other good options. If you like pasta or rice, try my Cilantro Lime Rice or Butternut Squash Bacon Pasta.

How to store and reheat leftovers

I like to freeze it in portions so it’s easier to defrost throughout the month.

• refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. If it tastes sour or bitter, discard immediately.
• refrigerator: Spread chicken on a baking sheet and freeze for 1 hour. Transfer to freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
• To reheat: Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon water and microwave in 20 second increments. You can also heat it in a saucepan (covered) over medium heat for 7-8 minutes.

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