How to Grill Amazing Chicken Breasts Recipe: No More Dry Chicken

Grilling chicken breast can be a challenge because it often turns out dry and flavorless. This guide explains three essential steps to grill consistently juicy and tasty chicken breasts. The method is straightforward and reliable, ideal for anyone wanting delicious chicken straight from the grill.

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken Properly

Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts and slice each breast in half lengthwise to create thinner, uniform cutlets. This helps the chicken cook faster and more evenly, reducing the chances of dryness on one side.

Clean the chicken by rinsing and drying it thoroughly before seasoning to ensure the flavors are well absorbed.

Step 2: Simple Marinade and Seasoning

The marinade is minimal, consisting of olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and a dry rub that combines salt, pepper, garlic, and optional jalapeño. This rub works well across many proteins, including steak and salmon.

Apply the dry rub generously over the chicken, followed by a good coating of olive oil. Lightly sprinkle rice wine vinegar, then mix to ensure all pieces are evenly coated. Let the chicken sit for about 30 minutes at room temperature before grilling.

Step 3: Grilling the Chicken

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, around 550 to 600 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether using a gas or charcoal grill, the process is the same.

Place the chicken cutlets on the grill for about 2.5 to 3 minutes on the first side. Flip and grill for another 2 to 3 minutes on the other side.

Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness by aiming for an internal temperature close to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. Because the cutlets are thin, the temperature will rise quickly, so monitoring is important.

Serving and Final Notes

After grilling, remove the chicken and slice it for easy serving. Expect a juicy, flavorful crust with a hint of brightness from the marinade.

This approach is simple enough for regular use and produces reliably delicious results.

Key Takeaways

• Slice chicken breasts into uniform thin cutlets for even cooking.

• Use a straightforward marinade with olive oil, rice wine vinegar, and dry rub.

• Rest chicken about 30 minutes before grilling to develop flavor and temperature.

• Grill at medium-high heat for 2.5 to 3 minutes per side.

• Remove from grill when internal temperature reaches roughly 160 degrees Fahrenheit.

• Slice before serving to simplify portioning.

• The result is consistently juicy, flavorful chicken breasts.

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