BBQ Chicken with Corn (Printable)
Smoky grilled chicken and buttered corn, ready in 45 minutes; simple seasonings and tangy barbecue for a summer meal.
# 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)
# How-to Steps:
01 - Preheat 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. Coat both sides of chicken thoroughly with the seasoning mixture.
03 - Brush husked corn with melted butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Place seasoned chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes on each side. Brush barbecue sauce on chicken during the last 3 to 4 minutes per side, continuing until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
05 - Grill corn cobs simultaneously, turning occasionally until tender and lightly charred, about 10 to 12 minutes.
06 - Remove chicken and corn from the grill. Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
07 - Arrange grilled chicken and corn on plates. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- The flavors marry beautifully and create that elusive, just-grilled taste you can't get indoors.
- It makes summer evenings feel special, even if it’s just a Tuesday at home.
02 -
- Don’t skip letting the chicken rest—it keeps those juices locked inside.
- Brushing the barbecue sauce on too early burns it, so wait until the final few minutes on each side.
03 -
- Be patient when waiting for those signature grill marks—they’re worth it for both flavor and presentation.
- A squeeze of fresh lime just before serving wakes up the entire dish.