BBQ Chicken With Corn (Printable)
Smoky grilled chicken brushed with barbecue sauce, paired with buttered, charred corn on the cob — an easy summer main.
# What You 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 - Bring the grill or grill pan 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. Thoroughly coat both sides of each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture.
03 - Brush ears of corn evenly with melted butter and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
04 - Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the hot grill. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side. During the last 3 to 4 minutes on each side, baste generously with barbecue sauce. Continue grilling until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
05 - While the chicken grills, arrange the corn directly on the grates. Turn occasionally until kernels are deeply browned and tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
06 - Transfer the chicken off the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing for optimal juiciness.
07 - Present grilled chicken alongside corn on the cob. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lime wedges if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This is a surefire way to serve up juicy chicken and sweet corn with almost zero fuss (I secretly keep extra napkins at arm's reach).
- The smoky-sweet pairing puts everyone in a good mood, and you barely need more than the basics to pull it off.
02 -
- Pulled the chicken off too soon my first time — use a thermometer and don’t trust your eyes alone.
- Letting the chicken rest made it noticeably juicier and easier to slice without losing those tasty juices.
03 -
- Baste the chicken with barbecue sauce only during the last few minutes to prevent burning.
- Turning the corn every couple of minutes helps avoid charring one side too much — no one likes biting into a burnt patch.