Southwest Style Colorado Green Chile Grilled Chicken
If you love bold grilled chicken with a little smoky kick, this Colorado Green Chile Grilled Chicken recipe will quickly become a backyard BBQ favorite. The bright flavor of roasted green chiles combined with savory BBQ notes creates a perfect balance of heat and flavor that works beautifully on the grill.
Using Big Dog Sauce Colorado Green Chile BBQ Sauce, this recipe delivers a unique southwestern twist on classic grilled chicken. The sauce caramelizes lightly over the heat, forming a flavorful glaze that locks in moisture while creating incredible flavor.
Whether you're hosting a backyard cookout, cooking dinner for the family, or meal prepping for the week, this recipe brings restaurant-quality BBQ flavor right to your grill.
Perfect for:
• backyard BBQ parties
• summer grilling nights
• family cookouts
• quick weeknight grilling
Recipe Details
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup Big Dog Sauce Colorado Green Chile BBQ Sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• fresh cilantro for garnish
• lime wedges
Instructions
1. Preheat the Grill
Heat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F). Clean and lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
2. Season the Chicken
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Rub with olive oil and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
3. Grill the Chicken
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for 6–7 minutes per side until grill marks form and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
4. Add the Sauce
During the last few minutes of grilling, brush the chicken with Big Dog Colorado Green Chile BBQ Sauce and allow it to caramelize lightly.
5. Garnish and Serve
Remove from the grill and top with chopped cilantro and fresh lime juice.
Serving Suggestions
This grilled chicken pairs perfectly with:
• grilled corn
• cilantro lime rice
• roasted potatoes
• fresh avocado salad
Pro Tip for Extra Flavor
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in Colorado Green Chile BBQ Sauce for 1–2 hours before grilling.
This helps the savory green chile flavor penetrate the chicken while keeping it incredibly juicy.
Why Big Dog Sauce Makes This Recipe Better
Unlike typical BBQ sauces that rely on heavy sugar or artificial flavoring, Big Dog Sauce Colorado Green Chile BBQ Sauce delivers authentic roasted chile flavor with balanced heat.
That means every bite of this grilled chicken delivers bold BBQ flavor without overpowering the dish.
Now that we fed you… you're family.