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BBQ Chicken Breasts with Grilled Apples

Reimagine your backyard BBQ with our tantalizing BBQ chicken breast paired with grilled apples. This dynamic duo combines smoky, tangy chicken with the sweet-tart flavor of caramelized apples, creating a perfect balance that'll get rave reviews.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: barbeque
Servings: 4
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Ingredients

For the Chicken

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • salt
  • pepper

For the Apples

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 Granny Smith Apples

Instructions

Prep the chicken:

  • Pat the chicken dry.
  • Whisk the ½ cup olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Place in a sealable bag and add the chicken.
  • Seal bag and massage chicken to evenly coat. You can grill the chicken immediately or marinate the chicken for 6 to 8 huours.

Grill the chicken:

  • Preheat your grill for two-zone grilling.
  • Remoev the chicken from the liquid and place on the hot side of the grill.
  • Cook for 10 minutes or so, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
  • Flip the chicken and let it cook for another 10 or so minutes until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F with a digital meat thermomter.
  • Use the dual zone heat to mitigate any flare ups, rotating the the chicken or moving to the cooler side of the grill, as needed for even cooking.
  • Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes.

Grill the Apples

  • While chicken rests, slice apples into thin wedges.
  • Toss in 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  • Place apples over indirect heat side of the grill, the cooler side of the grill.
  • Grill apple slices, 3 to 5 minutes until just beginning to see grill marks on both sides.
  • Remove the apples from grill.

Serve:

  • Slice the BBQ chicken breasts into thin strips and arrange it on a platter with the grilled apples.
  • Drizzle accumulated juices over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 267mg | Potassium: 1022mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1841IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 2mg