Grilled Chicken Breast
This grilled chicken breast recipe transforms boring, dry chicken into a juicy, flavorful dish that's perfect for dinner in no time.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Pound to even thickness
- 1 tablespoon olive oil To oil the chicken
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar For color and flavor
Instructions
Preparation
- Take the chicken breasts out of the fridge 30 minutes before grilling to let them warm up.
- Pound the chicken to an even thickness using a heavy mug in a ziptop bag.
- Mix salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and sugar together in a bowl.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with the seasoning mix.
- Drizzle olive oil on the chicken, not the grill, to prevent sticking.
Grilling
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Clean the grill grates.
- Lay the chicken on the hot grill and avoid moving it for at least 5 minutes.
- Flip the chicken once the edges are opaque and the bottom lifts easily, grill until fully cooked.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve with creamy pasta, inside tortillas, over salads, or with grilled vegetables. Leftovers can be used in stir-fries or salads.