Grilling Chicken Breasts Perfectly Recipes

HOW TO GRILL CHICKEN BREASTS (SO THEY TURN OUT JUICY EVERY TIME!)

Steps:

• Combine salt and pepper in small bowl. Set aside.
• Place chicken breasts on plate and pat dry with clean paper towel.
• Sprinkle both sides with a generous amount of the salt and pepper mix.
• Heat grill to medium heat (approximately 400 degrees F).
• Place chicken on direct heat (direct flame) and cook at medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
• Move chicken away from the direct heat (direct flame) so that it is cooking on indirect heat (maintaining the same grill temp) and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes (you don't need to flip during this point because the chicken will cook as if it is in an oven) or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken reads 160 on your meat thermometer.
• Remove from grill and let rest at least 5 minutes so the juices can redistribute (the chicken will continue to cook during this time and the internal temp will continue to rise up to 10 additional degrees).
• Chicken is safe to eat when it reaches an internal temp of 165 degrees (at thickest part of the breast).
• We love using grilled chicken breasts in salads like this Chopped Greek Chicken Salad or this Caesar Salad Wrap!

THE BEST GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Working with one chicken breast at a time, place the chicken between 2 pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Gently pound with a meat mallet to 1/2 inch thick then transfer to a large bowl.
• Combine the yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, scallion whites, garlic, olive oil, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper to a food processor and process until smooth. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Turn the chicken a few times to coat then submerge in the marinade. Cover the bowl with a clean dish towel and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but no more than 3 hours.
• Meanwhile, heat a grill to medium.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade to a large platter, letting any excess marinade drip back into the bowl. Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Grill, covered, flipping once halfway through, until a digital thermometer registers 165 degrees F, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
• Thinly slice the scallion greens on a bias and sprinkle over the chicken. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

PERFECT GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• Brush chicken breast with olive oil on both sides.
• season with garlic powder, seasoned salt and pepper.
• Preheat grill on medium heat. Place seasoned breasts on the grill, close the lid and set a timer for 4 minutes.
• After 4 minutes, flip the chicken breast, close the lid again and set timer for another 4 minutes.
• Remove from grill, allow to sit for 2 or 3 minutes. Pour on some BBQ sauce and serve.