Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

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If you own a grill, it's so important to master the BEST Grilled Chicken Breast! Seasoned to flavor-packed perfection and juicy as can be, this is an entree that always satisfies. Serve it with your favorite side dish and call it dinner - it's an easy to make masterpiece!

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Total Time15

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: people

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Grill or Indoor Grill Pan
Instant Read Meat Thermometer

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning store-bought or homemade
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

Heat the grill to medium-high heat (450-500°F).
Check the thickness of your chicken breasts. If needed, slice the chicken breasts in half to create thinner pieces, or place the breasts between parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound them to an even thinness.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Combine the brown sugar, paprika, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a small dish.
2 tablespoons brown sugar, ½ tablespoon paprika, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Rub the seasoning and olive oil over the chicken breasts to evenly coat.
2 tablespoons olive oil
Place the chicken on the grill and cook for around 10 minutes total, flipping the chicken halfway through.
Ensure the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F.
Serve with lemon wedges.
Lemon wedges

Notes

Note that all grills are different, so cooking times are approximate. I recommend having an instant-read thermometer on hand for the best results.
Your chicken breasts will continue to cook for a few minutes after you take them off the grill, so you can remove them when they reach 160°F internally.
Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. This will seal in the juices.
Slice grilled chicken against the grain. This keeps the meat tender.
Grilled chicken breast is so versatile! Serve it with baked potatoes, corn on the cob, or pasta salad for a delicious dinner; slice it up and throw it on top of a salad; or add it to tacos for an easy shortcut!

Storage: Store marinated grilled chicken breasts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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