Spice-Rubbed Chicken Breasts with Easy Orange Barbecue Sauce

By Coppermouse

Tip: Rub the chicken breasts in the morning before work for a fuller flavor by dinnertime.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• Juice of half an orange
• Four 6-ounce boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Preparation

Step 1

Heat gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat.

In a small bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, cumin, light brown sugar, garlic powder, salt and freshly ground black pepper.

In a separate bowl, mix together the orange juice and barbecue sauce.

Sprinkle the rub mixture liberally over both sides of the chicken breasts. Grill the chicken breasts for 5 to 6 minutes per side, until cooked through and a thermometer reads 165 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the meat. Brush the chicken on both sides with the barbecue sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling.