Chicken is one of the hardest meats to do on the barbecue. It is so easy to burn or over cook it.

If you over cook it you have dry saw dust like meat, under cook it and you have the risk of getting food poisoning.

The main problem with chicken breasts is they are not even. You might get the one side cooked but the other side will be over cooked or vice versa.

Here are some tips and techniques to use to get great BBQ chicken breasts.

Preparation

Boneless chicken breasts have a tapered shape with an attached tenderloin. Making the breast uneven and a nightmare to grill.

To start remove any excess fat and excess pieces of meat. Pound the breast with a hammer bout an inch thick to even it out, this gives you a nice even piece of meat to grill.

Then wash the chicken under a cold running tap and pat dry with a paper towel.

Brining and Seasoning

Brining can be a great way to ensure you get great barbecue chicken breasts. It will keep them moist and prevent them from drying out. The sugar in the brine caramelizes creating a tasty outer layer.

The brine mixture is made by combining half a cup of brown sugar, half cup of salt, 2 tablespoons of vinegar and 8 cups of water. Mix ingredients together and place chicken breasts in, this brine mixture is enough for 4 chicken breasts.

Place the brine bowl with the breast into the fridge and leave for at least 30 minutes but no longer than an hour.

Take the chicken out and sprinkle over your favourite chicken seasoning. Add a bit of lemon juice and some spices.

Barbecuing

Pre-heat your grill to a medium heat and lightly oil grid with olive oil or cooking spay. Once the chicken has finished brining and seasoning it must be grilled straight away.

Grilling time is really short, 2 - 3 minutes on each side because the breasts are now even. Breasts should only be flipped once and the grill lid needs to be closed to create an oven like effect.

Be careful not to over cook the chicken every minute that goes by after your chicken is done it is becoming drier. You can use these grilling techniques with any recipes you are preparing.

Grilling Chicken Breast!