Perfect Grilled Chicken Breast
Step by step directions showing how to make perfect grilled chicken breast! Tips for the juiciest grilled chicken with just three simple steps, and a classic spice rub!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts roughly 2 average-sized chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
spice rub
- 4 teaspoons paprika
- 4 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Pound chicken - Heat grill to high heat (5-600°F). While grill is heating, pound chicken breasts flat: sandwich between layers of plastic wrap, then pound to an even thickness of ¾ inch using a rolling pin.
- Spice rub - Stir together spice blend. Brush chicken breasts with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with the spice blend.
- Grill - Carefully grease the grill with spray oil (you can also brush the grill with olive oil), then place the chicken on the greased grill. Cook chicken for 2 minutes per side, then reduce grill heat to medium (roughly 450°F). Continue cooking chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
- Rest - Remove chicken from the grill and cover with a bowl or baking dish. Allow to rest for 5 minutes. Chicken will continue to cook while it rests.
- Serve - Slice chicken against the grain, and serve.
Notes
Serving size is roughly ½ a chicken breast.
Storage - This grilled chicken is best served fresh, but leftovers can be kept for up to 4 days in the fridge.
Nutrition
Serving: 3.5oz | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 716mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1020IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.9mg