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7 Tips for Making the Best Grilled Chicken
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Perfectly Grilled Chicken Breast

Grill up juicy, tender, and flavorful chicken breasts perfectly on the grill with this guided recipe.
Course Grilling
Cuisine American
Keyword 7 tips for making the best grilled chicken
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 447kcal
Author Bon Appeteach

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Breasts boneless/skinless
  • All Purpose BBQ Rub
  • Optional- Brine or marinade see post above

Instructions

  • Prepare your chicken breasts by carefully butterflying them. Use a sharp knife to slice horizontally through the middle from right to left, leaving the left edge intact so you can fully open the chicken breast.
  • Pat it dry with a paper towel and choose to brine, marinade, or just add a dry rub based on time and flavor profile.
  • INDIRECT HEAT METHOD: To cook on a charcoal or gas grill using indirect heat at 300 F until the chicken reaches and internal of 145 F and then sear over direct heat for grill marks if desired. The chicken should reach a final temperature of 165 F. This method is best if using marinades (see post above).
  • DIRECT HEAT METHOD: To cook on a charcoal or gas grill using direct heat, pre-heat the grill to 400-425 F. Lightly grease and the grill grates with a higher smoke point oil prior to placing the chicken on the grates. Grill the chicken and flip after 2-3 minutes per side or when it easily comes off the grates. Repeat as needed (I usually flip 3-4 times total) and cook roughly 6-8 minutes depending on thickness of your chicken breast. The final resting temperature should be 165 F.
  • Pull the chicken from the grill and rest 5-10 minutes tented with foil before slicing into it!

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Notes

Be a pro and learn to grill chicken wings and crispy chicken quarters too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 47g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1747mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g