How to Grill Chicken Breasts (so they turn out juicy every time!)
Grilling chicken breasts doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can achieve juicy, flavorful chicken every time! Perfect for summer barbecues or quick weeknight dinners, these grilled chicken breasts will elevate your meal prep game.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium-sized boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine salt and pepper in a small bowl; set aside.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Generously season both sides of each breast with the salt and pepper mixture.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat (about 400°F).
- Grill chicken on direct heat for 4-5 minutes per side until grill marks appear.
- Move chicken to indirect heat; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- Remove from grill and let rest for at least 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 54g
- Cholesterol: 140mg