Description

A beginner-friendly grilled meal featuring juicy chicken breasts glazed with barbecue sauce, paired with sweet grilled zucchini and corn. Quick, flavorful, and naturally smoky, this is perfect for backyard cookouts or fast weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

4 medium skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)
4 ears corn-on-the-cob, husks removed
2 medium zucchini
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (smoky, sweet, or spicy)
1 teaspoon seasoning (garlic salt, paprika, or Italian mix)

Instructions

Preheat grill to medium-high heat (375-400°F).
Brush zucchini halves lightly with oil and season with 1/2 teaspoon seasoning.
Place zucchini and corn on grill; cook for 10-12 minutes, turning once, until charred and tender.
Season chicken breasts with remaining seasoning and brush with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
Grill chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Brush BBQ sauce onto cooked chicken during last 2 minutes of grilling.
Serve chicken with grilled corn and zucchini on the side.

Notes

Adjust grill spacing to avoid flaring up from oil drips.
For vegetarian option, substitute chicken with tempeh or tofu.
Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.
Let chicken rest 5 minutes before slicing.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 25
Category: Main Dishes
Method: Grilling
Cuisine: Multicultural

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with 1 corn ear and zucchini halves
Calories: 480
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 650mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 42g
Cholesterol: 85mg