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Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast

This easy grilled chicken breast recipe is ready in less than 30 minutes, making it ideal for a weeknight dinner.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
5 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 382 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 8 ounces each
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or a gluten-free alternative
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cut three shallow slits across the top of each chicken breast to help the marinade better penetrate the meat.
  2. Combine the olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl. Divide the mixture between two small bowls. Use one of them and a pastry brush to brush the chicken breasts on both sides with the marinade.
  3. Heat a dual-contact electric grill or a grill pan on medium-high heat and lightly grease the grill.
  4. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through and no longer pink, flipping them midway through cooking. Medium (8-ounce) chicken breasts should take about 6 minutes on a dual-contact grill or 6 minutes per side in a grill pan.
  5. Transfer the chicken pieces to a sheet of foil and use a clean pastry brush to coat them with the unused portion of the marinade.
  6. Loosely cover the chicken breasts with foil and let them rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • If the pan gets too hot, lower the heat to medium. The best way to make sure the chicken is fully cooked is to use an instant-read thermometer. It should read 165°F.
  • If your chicken breasts are larger than 8 ounces, they will need more time on the grill. Add one extra minute per side (on a dual-contact electric grill, flip them and cook for 2 more minutes), then check their temperature to see if they're fully cooked. Lower the grill to medium to prevent the chicken from burning. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them in the microwave, covered, at 50% power, or enjoy them cold. You can also freeze the cooled leftovers in freezer bags for up to three months. Thaw them overnight in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1chicken breast Calories 382kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 53g (106%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 719mg (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 382

% Daily Value*

Serving 1chicken breast
Calories 382kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 53g 106%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 719mg 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.