If you’re looking for a simple, versatile recipe to keep in your grilling playbook, shredded chicken on the grill is it. Juicy, smoky, and full of flavor, it’s the kind of recipe you can make once and use in a dozen different ways — from tacos and BBQ sandwiches to meal prep bowls and nachos for game day. The best part? It’s easy enough for beginners and comes together in under 30 minutes. With just a little seasoning and the right grilling method, you’ll have tender shredded chicken that beats anything you can make indoors.

Ingredients:

• 2–3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs for more flavor)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp Burn Pit BBQ All Ration (or your favorite rub)
• 1 cup chicken broth (for shredding step)
• Optional: BBQ sauce for mixing after shredding

Instructions:

1. Preheat Grill: Set up for medium heat (about 350°F).

2. Season the Chicken: Rub chicken with olive oil and coat generously with seasoning.

Seasoned Chicken Breast

3. Grill: Place chicken over direct heat for 4–5 minutes per side to get nice grill marks. Then move to indirect heat, cover, and cook until internal temp hits 165°F (about 20 minutes total).

4. Shred: Remove chicken, place in a pan or bowl, and add chicken broth. Cover for 5 minutes to steam, then shred with two forks.

Shredded chicken in bowl

5. Serve: Use in tacos, sandwiches, wraps, nachos, or toss with BBQ sauce for sliders.

Tips and Tricks
If you’re cooking a lot of chicken, use a foil pan on the grill for the indirect portion — it keeps the meat juicy and makes shredding and cleanup easier.

Recipe Provided by Burn Pit BBQ