BBQ Chicken with Corn (Printable)
Juicy barbecue-glazed chicken with charred corn on the cob, seasoned with smoked paprika and buttered kernels.
# 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 ground 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 - Ground black pepper, to taste
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley, optional
14 - Lime wedges, optional
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F (200°C).
02 - Pat chicken breasts dry. Combine olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken breasts.
03 - Brush husked corn with melted butter. Lightly season with salt and ground black pepper.
04 - Place chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, basting with barbecue sauce during the last 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Grill until chicken is thoroughly cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
05 - While the chicken cooks, grill the corn on the grill grates, turning occasionally until browned in spots and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
06 - Remove chicken and corn from the grill. Allow chicken breasts to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
07 - Arrange sliced grilled chicken and corn on plates. Garnish with chopped parsley and lime wedges as desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It’s that secret answer for last-minute gatherings when you want impressive flavor with minimal effort.
- Watching the grill marks form and the corn turn golden feels almost as rewarding as the taste itself.
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- If you skip resting the chicken, all those precious juices escape and you end up with dry bites—don’t rush it!
- Trying to flip the chicken too soon before the edges unstick can tear off the best grill marks you worked for.
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- Letting the chicken rest under loose foil gives you the juiciest bites.
- A squeeze of lime at the very end wakes up all those deep barbecue flavors—don’t skip it!