How to Grill the Perfect Chicken Breast
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
4 servings, 1 chicken breast each
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Others
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Cuisine
American
How to Grill the Perfect Chicken Breast
Description
How to Grill the Perfect Chicken Breast involves marinating the chicken for at least four hours to allow flavors to penetrate the meat. The grill is preheated to 400°F, and the chicken is placed on the grates to cook for six to eight minutes per side. Keeping the grill lid closed during cooking maintains the heat around the chicken, promoting even cooking and preventing dryness. Using a meat thermometer ensures the internal temperature reaches the safe 165°F mark.
After grilling, the chicken is rested covered with foil to allow the juices to redistribute, resulting in a tender and moist texture. This straightforward method produces a grilled chicken breast suitable for serving as a main dish or slicing for salads and sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast organic preferred
- Your favorite marinade
Instructions
- Let your chicken marinate for at least 4 hours, and up to 12 hours.
- Preheat your grill to 400 degrees F and scrape off any leftover bits from the grates.
- Place your chicken breasts on your preheated grill, and close the lid. It's important to keep the lid of your grill closed while your chicken is cooking so that no heat escapes. Cook your chicken breast on the grill for 6-8 minutes on one side.
- After 6-8 minutes flip your chicken breast and cook for 6-8 minutes more. Cook time will vary a bit depending on the size of your chicken breast, so be sure to check the internal temperature in the thickest part of the chicken breast using a meat thermometer.
- When the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, your chicken is done and can be transferred to a clean plate or cutting board. Immediately cover the chicken with aluminum foil to let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into. This helps the juices stay in the chicken breast.
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