Grilled Chicken Breasts

Just because Grilled Chicken Breast is healthy doesn't mean it can't be juicy and delicious too. Follow my recipe for the most flavorful grilled chicken you have ever had.

Course Main Course

Cuisine BBQ

Keyword Chicken breast, Grilled Chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 339kcal

Ingredients

24 oz Chicken Breast 4-6oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tbsp Butter Optional

Italian Chicken Marinade

2 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
2 tsp Dijon Mustard
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Italian Seasoning
1/2 tsp Granulated Garlic
1/2 tsp Granulated Onion
1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Trim any excess fat off the chicken breasts and add to the bowl. Massage the chicken in the marinade making sure it's coated on all sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours (overnight is best)
Once you are ready to grill remove the chicken from the marinade and lightly season with your favorite rub or spice blend.
Heat the grill to about 375 degrees F. Once the grill is preheated spray the grill gates with a light coat of oil before placing the chicken down on the side you intend to present when serving. Cook for about 5 minutes then give the chicken a quarter turn on the same side. cook for 3-4 more minutes then filp.
Grill the chicken breast on the other side for another 6-8 minutes until the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 160 degrees F. Remove the chicken from the grill and place in a pan with a few pats of butter. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes.
Remove the foil and brush on any of the melted butter just before serving or slicing.

Notes

Use an instant read meat thermometer to make sure you don't overcook the chicken breast. You can also use a probe thermometer that stays in the chicken the entire time to monitor the chicken as well.

Make sure not to skip the resting process. Its important to keeping the chicken juicy.

If you are trying to cut calories you can skip the butter and marinade and instead use a low calorie Italian dressing. some of these dressings have lemon and preservatives that can discolor the chicken if left in the marinade too long so I don't recommend overnight for store bought dressings.

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